Weekend Associate Producer, Short-form Video, NBC News Digital

Job Description

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description
NBC News Digital Video Productions is seeking a creative journalist to produce, script, shoot and edit news stories for its short-form video team, dayside Wednesday through Sunday. Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating original social videos for NBC News and our Gen Z news brand Stay Tuned; helping evolve the overall social video presence of these news brands with a focus on vertical video for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and the NBC News app, and other potentially emerging platforms; identifying key news moments and figuring out the best companion vertical video.
This position is located in New York and 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 stories being pursued across NBC News platforms and shows and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverage
• Pitch, research, shoot, and edit original social video for NBC News and Stay Tuned across various social platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
• Collaborate with other producers, reporters, editors and correspondents to bring stories to life
• Experiment with new formats native to each social platform
• Stay up to date on important news stories and stay true to our news standards
• Have a pulse on what trends are percolating on social platforms
Qualifications
• 1 or more years of producing, shooting, and editing social video
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• Fluent in the culture of social media and online communities – especially TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat
• An understanding of social analytics tools
• Experience shooting on iPhone for social
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social in-app editing tools
• Willingness to occasionally work extended hours based on news demands and deadlines
• Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to absorb feedback on content performance
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once
• Ability to pivot quickly to breaking news assignments and adjust priorities as needed
Additional Requirements
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three 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: $65,000- $80,000

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