Job Description

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 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.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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 is looking for a talented producer to join its Digital Docs and Enterprise team. This new role will report to the Editorial Director and will create innovative, mid-form and long-form, in-depth news stories for NBC News. We’re looking for a strong editorial producer who sees the documentary, video forensics, docuspecial, and long-form narrative opportunities in a hard news cycle. They should have a knack for knowing how to report and tell character-driven stories that resonate well beyond a fast-moving news cycle and know how to distill editorial complexity into the video medium. 

This role requires experience in pitching, reporting, pre-production, shooting, field producing, scripting, overseeing and collaborating with video editors, working with the motion graphics team, vetting their pieces with standards and legal, and fact-checking your video pieces. The candidate should have strong news and story instincts, a proven track record of success producing original reporting, impeccable editorial judgment, and creative approaches to their video pieces. Additionally, the producer should be able to drive projects independently, but also be able to collaborate effectively with correspondents, reporters, producers, and editors throughout the organization when needed. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an iconic media brand on deeply impactful stories and flex creativity as we create docu-style content which air on many of our platforms including NBCNews.com, Peacock, and NBC News NOW.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild-NY CWA. 

Responsibilities

• Pitch and develop original story ideas that include compelling interview subjects, strategtic filming opportunities, and strong editorial points.
• Produce stories under deadline and sometimes under tight turnarounds
• Creative vision to conceptualize a longform story from pre-production through post-production
• Craft strong scripts that include a solid structure, story arc, character development and hit the key editorial notes
• Oversee the editing process for video stories, including collaborating with the editors and motion graphics team
• Fact-check stories throughout process from reporting through video production
• Produce all the video assets to accompany the videos when they rollout such as social cuts and assets for marketing and PR, as needed
• Work with Standards & Legal Team to ensure NBC News editorial standards are met
• Develop robust working relationships with correspondents, reporters, producers, and editors across the NBC News to collaborate on stories
• Maintain a real-time grasp of current events and ongoing coverage on NBC News platforms 
• Keep a pulse on production styles that could be leveraged for news video stories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years experience producing mid and long-form high-impact video for a major news organization
• Impeccable editorial judgment and journalistic integrity
• Excellent writing, research, interviewing and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the digital content space and the challenging dynamics behind it
• Medium to strong shooting skills
• Intimate knowledge of the video news production process; familiarity with multi-platforms from social to digital to linear.
• Proven experience elevating storytelling in the 5-25 minute space
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively across the wider news organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• Successful candidates will be self-starters who can work effectively under daily deadline pressure
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Must be willing to work in NYC

Desired Characteristics

• Strong storytelling ability
• Natural curiosity with strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• A team player who can slot into multiple roles, either leading a project or assisting
• Strong pre-production and field-producing skills 
• Ability to work in a highly creative and deadline-driven environment
• Solution-oriented with proven ability to innovate
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to mentor junior team members on producing and story development
• Strong interpersonal skills

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: $93,000 - $115,000.

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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