Multiplatform Content Producer, NBC 6 Miami

Job Description

Responsibilities

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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

NBC 6 South Florida is seeking a multiplatform content producer who will be responsible for gathering, writing, and editing stories and videos for broadcast and digital platforms including streaming channels. This content producer will also work with line producers, reporters and anchors to gather elements and assist in the production of news stories and interview segments.
• Write and update stories including breaking news for TV and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with assignment desk, producers and reporters to research and produce news segments and other content and place on appropriate platform.
• Check all scripts for accuracy, grammar, and punctuation.
• Use desktop editing systems to edit video including breaking news.
• Coordinate and monitor the streaming of breaking news, live events and newscasts on our platforms.
• Create digital video news products for day-of news stories using a variety of sources for multiplatform distribution – Website, App, Social Media, Fast channel, OTT and linear.
• Monitor a variety of video sources to identify content that would appeal to our audiences.
• Support reporters, anchors and photographers with content needs.
• Search wires and other partner sources for stories to publish.
• Assist in control room and backup line producer when needed.

Qualifications
• Minimum one year of broadcast writing or multiplatform experience at a news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.
• B.A. degree or equivalent in areas such as Journalism & Communications, or related field

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be able to write on deadline with speed and accuracy.
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required.
• Able to work extended and flexible hours during hurricanes, emergency situations and breaking news.
• Must possess strong journalistic skills, have ability to write and edit broadcast and digital copy.
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must function well in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics:
• Experience in conversational writing for broadcast.
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news.
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive news environment.
• Team player mentality.
• Creative approach to storytelling and problem solving.
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines.

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.

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