Digital/Social Producer - NBC Boston & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra

Job Description

The Digital/Social Producer plays a major role in the day-to-day execution of NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra’s online news strategy, working with other local digital team members to ensure the offering is consistently up-to-the-minute, differentiated, impactful and relevant to local users. The role combines attention to detail, rapid response, editorial judgment and flair, as well as consistent day-to-day execution and project‑management responsibilities within a 24/7 newsgathering operation.
Create and edit vertical video content for NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms.
Gather, edit, package and publish local news content—focusing on, but not limited to, News, Weather and Traffic—on the NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra websites, mobile apps and social media platforms.
Write text articles, publish video clips from our shows and edit image galleries according to the local editorial “voice.”
Program key related index pages for editorial impact, audience appeal and timeliness.
Gather and package relevant content around key stories from a range of external sources, feeds and content types.
Execute all publishing workflows for video, images and text, including publishing to social media platforms.
Enforce editorial style guides, standards and practices.
Use social media tools to monitor and report news, find sources and leads for stories.
Monitor mainstream and social media for story ideas and competitive intelligence.
Identify buzz‑worthy stories of the day and engage the local audience across multiple platforms.
Ensure that NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra’s social media accounts are engaging and timely sources of breaking news, sourcing individual journalists from the station when appropriate.
Write for NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra where appropriate.
Coordinate with promotions, marketing, and on‑air departments to leverage promotional assets driving audience to social channels.
Live‑blog and live‑stream events and breaking news.
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. Salary range: $70,000 – $110,000.
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related field.
At least 3 years’ experience working in print, online or television news in a medium to large‑sized market.
Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines.
Willingness to work in Needham, MA.
Willingness to submit to a background investigation.
Age 18 or greater.
Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to work any shift in a 24x7 operation.
Desired Characteristics

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
Proficiency with social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
On‑camera experience preferred but not required.
Experience with WordPress, Dalet, WildMoka, Social Flow, Slack, Parse.ly, Sprout, and DOMO systems is a plus.
Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, writing succinctly and with flair.
Flexible and willing to undertake shift work associated with a 24/7 news operation.
Experience working in content management systems.
Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
Ability to update news as stories evolve, writing intros and leads for video online content.
Team‑oriented with a focus on ensuring web site and social media platforms are 100% accurate without typos or errors.
Hybrid

This position requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.
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 is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered 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. Please submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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