Company Description

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

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.

Job Description

The NBCUniversal Local duopoly in New York, WNBC/WNJU, is looking for a Streaming and Social Video Producer to produce live and taped streaming productions, social media videos, and additional content for our various platforms, including websites, apps, and social media channels. The Streaming and Social Video Producer will work across the multiplatform, news, and lifestyle teams to create compelling video content to drive views, engagement, traffic, and brand awareness. The producer will also support web editors with writing breaking and trending content for the website using SEO best practices. This individual should have excellent writing and communication skills, a competitive drive to win and thrive in fast-paced, tight-deadline situations.

Job Responsibilities: 

Produce and edit regularly scheduled and special live and taped streaming programsOperate dedicated streaming software in productions of live programsCreate multimedia content to enhance daily newscycle, breaking and trending coverage, including social media videos, live streams and still graphics, across platformsCollaborate with on-air reporters and anchors on social media videos, editing and distributing contentCollaborate with staff of lifestyle programs Acceso Total and New York Live, supporting digital and social efforts, including clipping programs for the website and YouTube, and producing/editing social media videosWrite daily breaking or trending stories for NBC 4 New York platforms and back up web producers as neededCurate the homepage and other subsections, sending push alerts to drive traffic as content warrantsExecute SEO best practices in selecting and creating content daily for the websites and social mediaTrack the metrics and analytics on a regular basis to inform content and strategy decisionsSupport the social media strategy for WNJU and WNBC’s social media accounts posting relevant content (links, videos, photos/graphics) throughout the dayStay on the cutting-edge of digital, social and streaming trends and innovation. Develop new best practices and processes to drive growth and creativityOccasionally participate in field shoots through producing and shooting videoAbide by the ethical standards of the NBC News Group and Telemundo Station Group when creating and producing content for all platforms

QualificationsAt least one year working for a news organization, digital content company, or blog working under tight deadlinesDemonstrated experience producing or directing broadcast television, streaming, or social video contentDemonstrated knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, etc.Must be willing to work in-office five days a weekMust be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Characteristics

Fluency in writing and speaking Spanish and English a plusDemonstrated knowledge of video editing tools like Adobe Premiere and social video editing/captioning tools like CapCut or CanvaExperience writing scripts, captions and text for video graphics.Proficiency in photo editing software like Adobe PhotoshopExperience with live-streaming software, especially VMix, a plusExperience writing digital stories for a news organization or blog on tight deadlinesDemonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelinesKnowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices and demonstrated ability to create content based on current or upcoming search trends to drive trafficKnowledge of SEO tools, including Google Trends and Google Search ConsolesExperience with WordPress VIP, SocialFlow, and push alert publishing tools a plusExperience with website tracking and analytics tools, including Parse.ly, a plusExcellent news instincts and judgment with the ability to react decisively to breaking newsExperience with videography, conducting field shoots a plus usingExperience with Canon DSLRs and Osmo cameras a plus. Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentTeam player mentalityExceptional communication skillsKnowledge of the New York City area or previous newsroom experience in the Tri-State is considered a plus

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. nbcunicareers. com to be consideredMust be willing to submit to a background investigationMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be willing to work in New York, NYMust be 18 years or olderMust have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shiftMust accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Salary Range:  $70,000 - $95,000

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].