Company 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

The NBCUniversal Local duopoly in New York, WNBC/WNJU, is looking for a highly-motivated bilingual Multi-Platform Content and Social Video Producer to produce English- and Spanish-language text and video content for our various platforms, including websites, apps and social media channels. The Multi-Platform Content and Social Video Producer will help drive coverage through collaboration, writing, producing and editing stories and social videos each day while working across the duopoly newsroom with reporters, anchors and producers. This individual should have excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, and a competitive drive to win.

Responsibilities: 

Manage production of articles and video for the WNBC and WNJU websites by making phone calls, verifying content on social media, and working with coworkers in the newsroom and the field, on topics ranging from weather and breaking news to features and lifestyle contentWrite and translate articles and content in Spanish and English across platforms for WNBC and WNJUCurate the websites, sending push alerts to drive traffic as content warrants, as well as YouTube channelsExecute on SEO best practices in selecting and creating content daily for websites and social mediaMonitor social media channels and Google Trends for breaking and trending newsCreate multimedia content to enhance daily news coverage (i.e. video, live streams, social graphics, slideshows) across all platforms, including FAST streaming channelsCollaborate with on-air reporters and anchors on social media videos, editing and distributing contentCollaborate with staff of lifestyle programs Acceso Total and New York Live supporting digital and social effortsWork with editors at the NBCU Local National team and Telemundo Content Center, as well as colleagues at other NBCU Local stations to partner on contentCoordinate with news producers to cross-promote on-air and online contentQuickly learn the site’s audience and write and distribute content based on this audience. Track the metrics and analytics on a regular basis to inform content and strategy decisionsSupport the social media strategy for WNJU and WNBC’s social media accounts by posting relevant content (links, videos, photos/graphics) throughout the day so that the voice, tone, and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy on-air and online and delivers on key metrics.Contribute as needed to linear/broadcast platforms, which could include writing of scripts or editing videoAbide by the ethical standards of the NBC News Group and Telemundo Station Group when creating and producing content for all platforms

QualificationsAt least 1 year of experience as an editor, writer or producer creating content at a news organization or blog working under tight deadlinesFluency and accuracy in writing and speaking Spanish and EnglishDemonstrated knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X etcDemonstrated knowledge of video editing tools like Adobe Premiere and social video editing/captioning tools like CapCut or CanvaDemonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelinesMust be willing to work early mornings (4am-Noon), as well as work Saturdays and Sundays in New York CityMust be willing to work in-office five days a week

Desired Characteristics:

Team player mentality, but also able to work solo on shifts as a self-starterExceptional communication skillsStrong news or editorial judgmentKnowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices and demonstrated ability to create content based on current or upcoming search trends to drive trafficKnowledge of SEO tools, including Google Trends and Google Search ConsolesProficiency in video editing software like Adobe Premiere and After EffectsProficiency in photo editing software like Adobe PhotoshopExperience in editing video for news or other branded social media accounts or influencer-driven accountsExperience with WordPress VIP, SocialFlow, and push alert publishing tools a plusExperience with website tracking and analytics tools, including Parse.ly, a plusExcellent news instincts and judgment with the ability to react decisively to breaking newsAbility to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of the New York City area or previous newsroom experience in the Tri-State is considered a plus

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. nbcunicareers. com to be consideredMust be willing to submit to a background investigationMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be willing to work in New York, NYMust be 18 years or olderMust have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shiftMust accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program

 Salary Range:  $70,000 - $95,000

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 [email protected].