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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
NBC 6 South Florida is looking for a content producer for our multiplatform duopoly newsroom. This content producer will work with producers, reporters, anchors and the desk to gather elements and assist in the production of newscasts, news stories and special segments.
- Gather, produce, write, update and edit video news content for our streaming, linear and other platforms.
- Consume and be up-to-date on daily news events, be aware of past events, and understand news in the fast-paced South Florida market.
- Collaborate with newsroom staff to produce newscasts, news segments and other content and place the content on the appropriate platform.
- Prioritize storytelling that is live, urgent and relevant.
- Ensure all scripts are factually and grammatically accurate.
- Coordinate and monitor coverage of breaking news, live events, and newscasts on our platforms.
- Support reporters, anchors and photographers with content needs.
- Search wires and other partner sources for stories.
- Serve as show producer and assist in the control room when needed.
- Create and order pre-production graphics to support our storytelling.
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of broadcast writing or multiplatform experience at a news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.
- B.A. degree or equivalent experience in areas such as Journalism, Communications or related field.
Requirements
- Must be able to write on deadline with speed and accuracy.
- Must be available to work overtime, overnight, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required.
- Able and willing to work extended and flexible hours during hurricanes, emergency situations, and breaking news.
- Must possess strong journalistic skills, have ability to write and edit broadcast and digital copy.
- Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented.
- Must function well in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in conversational writing for broadcast and narrative writing in digital.
- Bilingual (writing and speaking) in Spanish and English preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms including streaming/digital platforms.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news.
- Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive news environment.
- Team player mentality.
- Creative approach to storytelling and problem solving.
- Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines.
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].
