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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.
Job Description
NBC10 Boston and NECN are looking for a team player to join us as an overnight Content Producer. In this role, you will be responsible for editing, and writing, spot news, long-form content, and features for daily newscasts.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with management, editorial staff, Reporters and Anchors
- Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news to get information on the air
- Edit news content using non-linear editing programs; knowledge of Adobe Premiere preferred
- Establish and enforce editing protocols for editing standards within the news organization
- Ensure special needs for editing are assigned and completed in a timely manner
Qualifications
Eligibility Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced news environment
- Must have the ability to organize and manage priorities under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations; must have the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change.
- Job knowledge and experience with the following technology: newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, graphics integration a plus.
- Significant experience in the news environment and strong journalistic skills
- Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, digital and mobile
- Must be self-motivated, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images; strong NPPA-style preferred.
- Must submit a reel of own work to be considered
Additional Job Requirements
- Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
- Must be willing to work an overnight shift
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
- Must be willing to work in severe weather emergencies and/or extended news coverage.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
- Bilingual: Spanish and English; both written and verbal
- Passionately develops and presents story ideas
- Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing
- Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
- Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents local viewer interest
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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