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Job Description

The Digital Media Producer plays a major role in the day-to-day execution of NBC 7 and Telemundo 20’s digital news strategy, working with other local newsroom staff to ensure the offering is consistently up-to-the-minute, differentiated, impactful and relevant to a multiplatform audience. The role combines acute attention to detail, rapid response, strong editorial judgment, and consistent day-to-day execution and project-management responsibilities within a 24/7 newsgathering operation. You will be required to create and produce news content for broadcast or digital platforms based on daily newsroom needs. This role requires strong editorial judgment, adaptability, and the ability to deliver accurate, compelling content under deadline. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall production and content of newscasts on any platform
• Write news scripts, teases, headlines for broadcast and edit video
• Execute live shots and communicate with anchors during live newscasts
• Respond to breaking news with accuracy and urgency
• Contribute to the creation of videos for OTT, FAST and all platforms
• Collaborate with reporters on daily stories to deliver content across all platforms
• Write text articles, create and publish videos, photos and podcast for our website
• Curate YouTube channels
• Manage video livestreams when necessary
• Stay well-informed of daily news events and knowledgeable of the San Diego news market
• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as broadcast line producer and/or digital producer
• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related field
• At least 1-year prior news editing experience
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and/or other editing programs
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and write intros and leads to video online content
• Experience working with online publishing tools or content management system
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP style writing and guidelines

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the site
• Internal applicants must submit via myNBCU Careers
• Must be willing to work at the station in San Diego location
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift
• Must submit a sample of own work to be considered
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and communication skills
• Experience writing scripts, captions and text for video graphics
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
• Experience in editing video for web, social media platforms and TV
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player who is flexible
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal preferred

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: $71,000 - $90,000

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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