News Zone Producer, NBC & Telemundo NY

Full-time
Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

Job Description
The NY Duopoly, WNBC/WNJU, is looking for a producer who wants to help redefine how news is created, distributed, and consumed.

This is not a traditional newscast producer role. We’re looking for someone who loves news and wants to report it at the speed of the internet, on every platform.

The ideal candidate is creative, fast, digitally native, and comfortable operating without many of the traditional newsroom systems. This candidate should be equally comfortable producing live coverage, editing vertical video, creating social-first content, jumping on trends, and helping shape the future of our brand in real time.

Responsibilities

Produce live and recorded streaming news content

Create social-first news content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and emerging platforms

Write, edit, clip, and publish content quickly and accurately

Identify trending stories, formats, and opportunities in real time

Edit video for multiple formats and platforms using desktop editing systems

Collaborate with reporters, creators, and newsroom teams

Ensure fast turnaround on breaking news, weather, and developing stories

Balance speed with strong editorial standards and accuracy
Experiment with new storytelling approaches and platform strategies

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production

Minimum 3 years of experience writing, producing, and using desktop editing systems

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Experience line-producing newscasts

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to make priority decisions under deadline pressure

Strong ability to deliver news as it develops across current and future platforms

Team-player mentality with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Desired Characteristics

Strong situational awareness and editorial judgment for news and weather coverage

Ability to react quickly to breaking news and rapidly changing stories

Experience editing content using non-linear editing systems

Strong strategic thinking, research, and organizational skills

Excellent time management and ability to prioritize assignments

Experience producing and updating content on a streaming wheel

Familiarity with streaming and digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and emerging platforms

Deep understanding of social media trends, audience behavior, and platform-native storytelling

Creative mindset with a passion for evolving how news is presented and consumed

Additional Requirements

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be willing to work in New York, NY

Must be 18 years or older

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

Benefits
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.

Pay range - $70,000 - $100,000

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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