Telemundo is seeking dynamic, detail-oriented researchers to join our Spanish-language coverage team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This role is pivotal in supporting live studio and remote programming, requiring strong editorial judgment, quick decision-making, and seamless collaboration with the entire production team.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, compile and circulate information on key storylines, teams and players ahead of and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Maintain the highest standards of accuracy and integrity for all on-air content.
- Be a constructive teammate by working with line producers, segment producers and associate producers to develop story ideas, gather story-related research, and fact check scripts (both pre-produced and live broadcast).
- Support producers prior to shows, and provide accurate, on-the-spot information during broadcasts in various capacities, including in studios and control rooms.
- Contribute actively to production and editorial meetings.
- Create and write daily research and story memos for production teams and on-air talent.
- Respond promptly to specific research requests from the team.
- Become an expert on FIFA World Cup stories, players, rules, results, and history
- Develop, compile and circulate information on key storylines, teams and players ahead of and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of on-air content.
- Be a constructive teammate by working with line producers, segment producers and associate producers to develop story ideas, gather story-related
- This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Basic Requirements:
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
- At least one (1) year of experience in sports journalism or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Submission of writing samples demonstrating journalistic ability.
- Excellent writing skills and proven editorial judgment.
- Strong commitment to accuracy and detail.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of the international soccer landscape.
- Demonstrated excellence in soccer television production or equivalent experience.
- Experience providing sports information for on-air broadcasters.
- Versatile, self-motivated, energetic, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong background in journalism, ideally as a senior writer or editor at a college or professional daily newspaper or top-tier magazine.
- Experience in news gathering and/or studio production.
- Proficiency with various research sources and methods.
Additional Requirements:
- (NBCU Jobs) Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
