Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra is currently looking for an individual with a comprehensive understanding of television news production and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. This individual will be responsible for creating compelling news stories for various formats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shoot, record, and edit video, audio, and images, often using professional software for production.
- Writing and editing daily stories, as well as gathering material to contribute to building the rundown.
- Conduct interviews, perform investigations, and observe events to gather information for news stories.
- Publish and promote content across websites, social media, and broadcast channels to reach diverse audiences.
- Use social media to provide updates, engage with viewers, and promote news coverage.
- Cover live events, breaking news, and other urgent situations, often with little notice.
- Stay up to date on current events and news in New England.
- Participate in community events and station activities from time to time as master of ceremonies and/or host as requested by the station.
- Assist producers in establishing sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Reporter and in news writing
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a TV news operation
- College degree required
- Bilingual: (English/Spanish) required both written and verbal.
Desired Qualifications:
- Journalistic Skills: Strong writing, interviewing, reporting, and ethical journalism principles.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in video editing software, graphic design tools, and web publishing platforms.
- Digital Savvy: Understanding of and ability to use social media for newsgathering and promotion.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication for on-camera and off-camera roles, and the ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in various types of on-air situations
- Adaptability: Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and cover a variety of subjects.
- Creativity: Creative thinking to conceptualize and package content in engaging ways.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV and DEMO REEL through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours.
- Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overnights
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Required on-site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Additional Information
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].
