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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

NBC News Digital Video Productions is seeking a journalist to produce, script/develop, shoot, and edit videos for NBC News’ digital app with a focus on its new subscription product. We’re looking for a news junkie who lives across a diverse range of news platforms, can produce content in a variety of formats, and is especially well-suited for vertical video producing.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating original videos for NBC News, working with anchors and correspondents across their beats and expertise, and identifying key moments in the news cycle to leverage NBC News journalists to create rich and bespoke subscriber content. 

The ideal candidate must be editorially strong, exceptionally organized, and detail-oriented. This candidate must be able to spot opportunities in the news cycle to create distinct, highly compelling, insightful content with NBC News anchors and correspondents for subscribers. This candidate must be an excellent communicator and cross-team collaborator.

This role is based in New York and is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA.

Responsibilities

• Follow the biggest news stories and latest developments around them for possible vertical video treatment
• Stay abreast of original reporting and stories being pursued across NBC News and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverage
• Collaborate with anchors, correspondents, producers, and reporters to create compelling video franchises and content 
• Pitch, research, shoot, and edit original video primarily for the NBC News app 
• Experiment with new story and franchise ideas, formats, and visual styles
• Uphold our news standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• 3+ years of experience producing, shooting, and editing video for a news outlet
• A deep understanding of how to script and produce videos that meet peak editorial standards
• Experience collaborating with correspondents, reporters, and broadcast talent
• A strong grasp of analytics and the ability to absorb feedback on content performance and incorporate that into the production approach, where needed
• Strong news judgment and excellent writing, research, interviewing, and communication skills
• Experience shooting on professional Sony/Canon camera systems and iPhone
• Fluency in Adobe Premiere and other post-production tools
• Ability to pivot quickly to breaking news assignments and adjust priorities as needed
• Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours
• Continue to experiment and evolve our video franchises, story selection, formats, and visual styles

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working on DTC news video platforms
• Proven track record in producing compelling and successful content for a variety of platforms
• Experience working with on-camera talent
• Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure
• Passion for editorially driven video stories
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once
• Strong collaborator and communicator 

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

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: $93,000 - $110,000

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.

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