Job Description

** Job Duties**

• Work with newscast directors, creative, promotion and news staff to coordinate production of the newscast
• Conceptualize stories with story producers, reporters, and talent
• Critique production, writing and editing of news stories
• Produce newscasts and other broadcast content in an automated production control environment for all platforms
• Work with the production team to ensure smooth and seamless productions
• Work with News Managers and Producers to ensure the most complete local news coverage
• Work with digital team to incorporate social/mobile/digital content on all platforms
• Produce linear and digital newscasts
• Edit news content using non-linear editing equipment
• Manage the newscast story producers
• Ensure fairness, accuracy and balance in stories

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000

Qualifications

** Qualifications/Requirements**

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as broadcast Producer
• Minimum 3 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• At least 1 year prior news editing experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP style writing and guidelines
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV on www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent news judgment
• Experience as a Producer in a major market for television, web based news service, or mid-sized market EP
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast paced environment
• Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and write intros and leads to video online content
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Solid leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills

Additional Requirements

• ​​​​​​​ 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.