Job Description

• Independently create timely, relevant, written content on an active news desk by monitoring news sources, identifying subjects, and writing enticing headlines and stories.

• Facilitate and prioritize real-time social media content during live games, ensuring timely posting, audience engagement, and cohesive coordination with digital producers

• Coordinate with the multiplatform management, NBC Sports Philadelphia colleagues and the NBC Philadelphia digital team on best practices for the display and distribution of content

• Participate in developing, implementing and maintaining an efficient workflow in a fast-paced content operation

• Edit content from NBC Sports Philadelphia team members to ensure a consistent and appropriate voice, tone and appearance that speaks with our fans

• Ensure all content, regardless of platform, meets NBC Sports Philadelphia standards for journalistic integrity and quality

• Properly prioritize production of content and ensure all has a consistent "feel," and is engaging, accurate, informative and current on all platforms

• Work with programming and production colleagues to execute multiplatform editorial strategies and packages

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Qualifications

• Proven writing and editing skills, in terms of quality and proficiency, with a strong knowledge of AP style and SEO. Experience producing content in fast-paced news environments a plus.
• Excellent news judgment and ability to think quickly and act appropriately under high pressure and short deadlines
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of social media tools, including but not limited to Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Experience effectively working with corporate accounts a plus.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also is able to work effectively within a team environment
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, and have a proven track record in multitasking effectively
• Must be able to work evening hours, as well as weekends and holidays, as needed
• Strong knowledge of Philadelphia teams, sports betting, and what content drives fan interest
• Basic understanding of HTML and web video editing tools
• Must be willing to work in-office in Philadelphia, PA
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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.