Job Description

Job Description

The NBCUniversal Local duopoly in New York, WNBC/WNJU, is looking for a dynamic and innovative Social Video Producer to lead social media content for our stations. This role will produce engaging social media videos, and additional content for our various platforms, including websites, apps and social media channels. The Social Video Producer will work across the Multi-Platform, News and Lifestyle teams to create compelling video content to drive views, engagement, traffic and brand awareness. The successful candidate will be a social media superstar and play a leading role in training newsroom staff on social media best practices and trends, as well as establishing best practices and SOPs. This individual should have excellent editing, writing and communication skills, a competitive drive to win and thrive in fast-paced, tight-deadline situations.

Responsibilities

• Create multimedia content to enhance daily news, weather and trending coverage, including social media videos and still graphics, across platforms
• Collaborate with on-air reporters and anchors on social media videos, editing and distributing content
• Collaborate 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 videos
• Lead training for newsroom, including on-air talent and producers, on social media best practices
• Develop standard operating practices for newsroom collaboration on social media videos
• Execute on SEO best practices in selecting and creating content daily for the websites and social media
• Track the metrics and analytics on a regular basis to inform content and strategy decisions
• Support the social media strategy for WNJU and WNBC’s social media accounts posting relevant content (links, videos, photos/graphics) throughout the day
• Curate and help manage YouTube channel, using video and SEO best practices
• Stay on the cutting-edge of digital, social and streaming trends and innovation. Develop new best practices and processes to drive growth and creativity
• Occasionally participate in field shoots through producing and shooting video
• Assist web editors in writing daily breaking or trending stories for NBC 4 New York platforms and backup web producers as needed; curate the homepage and other subsections, sending push alerts to drive traffic as content warrants
• Help with producing and editing regularly scheduled and special live and taped streaming programs as needed
• Support linear/broadcast producers in writing and editing content for newscasts as needed
• Abide by the ethical standards of the NBC News Group and Telemundo Station Group when creating and producing content for all platforms

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience at a news organization, digital content company or blog working under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience producing engaging social video content
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, etc
• Must be willing to work in-office five days a week
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required

Desired Characteristics:

• Fluency in writing and speaking Spanish and English a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of video editing tools like Adobe Premiere and social video editing/captioning tools like CapCut or Canva
• Experience writing scripts, captions and text for social videos
• Proficiency in photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop
• Experience as a trainer or coach on social media
• Experience writing digital stories for a news organization or blog on tight deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices and demonstrated ability to create content based on current or upcoming search trends to drive traffic
• Knowledge of SEO tools, including Google Trends and Google Search Consoles
• Experience with social media publishing tools, including SocialFlow and Later
• Excellent news instincts and judgment with the ability to react decisively to breaking news
• Experience with Canon DSLRs and Osmo cameras a plus.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Team player mentality
• Exceptional communication skills
• Knowledge 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 considered
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.