Job Description
NBC Connecticut is looking for a content producer to collaborate with our team of exceptional journalists to create engaging and compelling content for our broadcast and digital platforms.
Here You Can:
Take charge of the big headlines with innovative showcasing and storytelling
Create memorable newscasts for television and digital platforms
Produce, write, and edit segments as assigned
Collaborate with an experienced award-winning team
Innovate by participating in long-form projects for our streaming services
Contribute ideas for stories based on the NBC Connecticut News Strategy
Fill in as a producer when needed on other NBC CT newscasts
Develop within the NBC Owned station group
The ideal candidate will:
Play an active role in the editorial process
Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Have basic editing skills on non-linear programs
Have strategic thinking, researching and organizational skills
Have excellent time-management skills, prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/cover letter through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT
Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any shift including holidays and weekends with short notice
Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
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.
Desired Characteristics:
Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism
Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
A focus on keeping up to date on news and current events in Connecticut
Pioneering spirit with a desire and urgency to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under deadline
Stay connected with local news in our communities through emails, social media, and news releases
Understanding of social media
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.