Digital Producer Development Program - NBC Owned Stations

Job description

Responsibilities

The Producer Development program is a fast-track opportunity for people with the goal to learn news-gathering and production skills required to be a successful bilingual news producer, capable of contributing to both NBC and Telemundo local stations. Participants in the program will work in a fast paced newsroom with the national digital team of NBC's Owned Television Stations. You will work with the digital teams at our duopoly television stations (NBC and Telemundo) to create the most compelling local digital news experience possible. Each Producer Associate is assigned a mentor who is an experienced staff member. Associates also undergo an intense week-long orientation filled with workshops, lunches with guest speakers and training. By the end of the program, Producer Associates should be prepared for a digital content producer position at one of NBC's Owned Stations.

Participants in the program will:
--Create and manage national-international content for digital platforms for NBC's 11 owned stations, including publishing stories from a variety of sources, writing stories, and managing the section itself.
--Help local editors at our duopoly television stations (NBC and Teleumdo) improve stories, headlines and photo selection as needed to lift the overall quality of the sites.
--Assist local editors covering major breaking news stories, including editing stories, writing sidebars, contributing original reporting, building photo galleries, etc
--Help coordinate content and information sharing between NBC and Telemundo national teams.

Job Number

40804BR
Posting Category

TV Content & Production
Country

United States
Sub-Business

NBCUOTS - Associate Program
About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
State/Province

New York
Career Level

Entry-Level
Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree
6 months to a year of journalism experience
Interested candidates must submit a resume through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#).
Must be willing to work at the location in New York.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Must be 18 years or older.
Desired Characteristics

Bachelor's degree with emphasis on Broadcast Communications or Journalism
1 year of experience within a professional newsroom
Commitment to news production as a career
Strong writing skills in both English and Spanish
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Multimedia experience (video and photos), and familiarity with analytics and reporting tools are desirable.
City

New York
Notices

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.