Company Description
NBC UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL
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.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
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CNBC INTERNATIONAL
CNBC is the world’s number one business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews.
CNBC’s vast portfolio includes CNBC.com, the online destination for global business; CNBC PRO, the network’s premium subscription service that provides real-time global market data and market analysis, as well as a growing slate of live and virtual events where consumers can experience CNBC’s award-winning journalism, live.
With headquarters in New Jersey, London, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi, CNBC provides a truly global 24-hour business briefing for senior business leaders, the financial community and those with assets to invest or protect. Today the channel is available in more than 392 million homes worldwide. CNBC also boasts a growing audience across its social media and digital video platforms.
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NBCUniversal is the parent company of CNBC.
Job Description
OVERVIEW
The Digital Producer is an experienced news journalist, passionate about devising and executing engaging content published across CNBC International’s digital outlets, including desktop and mobile services and social media accounts. Sitting within the Events and Programming organization, this person will produce strategic, revenue-generating editorial content, and will be accountable for quality assurance, spearheading creative story-telling and journalism across a range of news and lifestyle topics, working through all aspects of the production process and collaborating closely with newsroom teams, including TV show teams, technical operations, editors and graphic designers.
The Digital Producer role may include some on-camera reporting work and formal management of direct reports when there is a business need.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Devise distinct and original editorial concepts for digital franchises, series and story-telling that optimise for different digital platforms.
- Oversee all elements of the production process including guest booking, scouting and securing locations, obtaining necessary permits and rights clearance forms, story-boarding plans, directing shoots, writing and clearing scripts, complying with NBCU Standards and Practices and collaborating on the editing and publication process.
- Clearly communicate editorial vision and logistical updates in the editorial planning process and in other team meetings.
- Manage shoots on location, giving clear direction to guests, on-camera reporters and camera operators.
- Work closely with TV features colleagues on adapting television content to maximize views and engagement on Digital platforms, including cut-downs and edits, shooting additional content and adding elements like graphics and text to video.
- Write compelling scripts to pictures, editing video and producing promos to deadline.
- Liaise with social media producers to optimise opportunities for social media reach. Track performance metrics to inform content formats.
- Balance multiple demands, decide and communicate priorities, schedules and objectives clearly among peers and to senior managers.
- Work effectively and collaboratively across time zones with teams in other regions.
- Manage direct report(s) by sharing objectives, setting clear goals, giving regular feedback and promoting training, news skills and career growth.
- Keep up to date with industry trends in digital production and publishing, sharing knowledge with colleagues.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a similar role
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of financial markets, corporations, economic indicators, geo-politics and newsmakers.
- Skilled in digital shooting, scripting narratives and digital video production techniques.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, managing all details of the production process.
- Experience of editing video using social media editing tools.
- Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability to take the initiative, work independently when needed, manage time effectively and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Ability to assess multiple demands and communicate priorities based on objectives.
- Strong knowledge of broadcast and digital trends, especially impacting news and business.
- Creative thinker who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders to follow through on ideas.
- Strong research and fact-checking skills.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Photoshop, or similar video and photo editing software.
- Ability to lead small teams and effectively manage people.
- Ability to working on location for shoots and travel as required.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
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.
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