Digital Content Producer, NBC4 & Telemundo 52

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have an opening for a digital content producer to join our innovative multiplatform news team. We are looking for a self-starter who can get work done without extensive direction. Experience with Search Engine Optimization, social media video management, content management systems, covering both breaking news and feature stories, and using social media as both a reporting and engagement tool are important.

Fully bilingual (Spanish and English) is preferred. A deep understanding of local news and culture in the Los Angeles DMA is a plus.

• Report and write original stories daily for our stations' digital platforms, primarily nbclosangeles.com.
• Select, report, write and edit high-value stories, ensuring the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy.
• Collaborate with TV reporters and producers; repurpose, enrich and publish broadcast video and scripts for digital formats.
• Curate content across all our digital properties and perform regular quality assurance checkups.
• Help manage and grow our video-based social media platforms YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

• Use data analytics to help guide content strategy in real-time and in planning stages.
• Collaborate with TV reporters and producers; repurpose and enrich broadcast video and scripts for digital formats.
• Use SEO Search Engine Optimization and social media strategies to engage our audience and reach new users.
• Help plan digital coverage of news events and station tentpoles.
• Work across departments, including marketing and community, to execute station initiatives.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, communications, political science or Spanish or combined college and work experience
• A minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experience as an editor, writer or digital news producer at a news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.
• Understanding of SEO and social media strategies.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/cover letter through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changes in responsibilities as dictated by newsroom needs.
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changing work schedules; must be willing to work outside of normal working hours, overtime and on weekends with short notice.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify and prioritize high-value stories of the day.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task with unwavering attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• Excellent Spanish language skills, including speaking, reading, writing and copyediting.
• Experience working with TV newsroom software, newscast rundowns and scripts is a plus.
• Multiplatform video production skills, including editing in Adobe Premiere.
• Experience or familiarity working with live streams and technical troubleshooting.
• Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Experience in the Los Angeles market and familiarity with Southern California audiences and communities.
• A deep understanding of internet culture is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $75,000 - $95,000

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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