Job Description
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
TODAY Digital, the multi-platform arm of America’s favorite morning show, is looking for an Associate Producer for a Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday position.
This is an opportunity to join the team behind TODAY’s digital video presence. The Video Team is the backbone operation that gets show video onto all our digital platforms. Whether it’s social, on-net or OTT, video clips from the show are what our audience seeks out when they can’t tune in during the live network broadcast. We provide a near real-time experience for them so that they don’t miss a moment. With our experience, technical skills, and sharp editorial judgement, we also provide crucial support to other TODAY Digital units including our streaming channel and original video teams.
This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA.
Responsibilities:
- Clipping and publishing video from the TODAY Broadcast.
- Ability to write engaging, accurate and SEO-friendly headlines, captions and stories around visual content
- Maintaining and editing best practices for video publishing processes.
- Selecting strong images from video and still image feeds, photo editing across platforms, advising programming producers on best available media.
- Strong metadata organization and QA.
- Representing editorial stakeholders in troubleshooting technical processes.
- Evaluation of an adherence to Rights and Clearances guidance; Management and execution of R&C media processes.
- Providing quality control for video distribution on editorial channels and with partners and platforms like YouTube, AOL, Hulu, Apple TV, Xfinity and Roku.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience producing/editing/promoting multimedia content on the web.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation
- Strong video editing skills across desktop, mobile, tablet and social.
- A deep understanding of how images and videos are shared and consumed on digital, social and mobile platforms.
- Expertise in non-linear editing systems (e.g., Avid, Final Cut) with a working knowledge of Photoshop.
- Proficiency in web-based video publishing programs such as Wildmoka
- Proven news judgment, high ethical standards and strong interpersonal skills.
- A high degree of independence, decisiveness, and accountability, with the ability to effectively multitask and work with minimal supervision.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news, and be prepared to work holidays and overtime on short notice.
Desired Characteristics:
- Appreciation for TODAY’s broad range of topics and personalities – hard news, entertainment, lifestyle, celebrities, newsmakers and ordinary individuals.
- A good grasp of topics and stories of high interest to diverse audiences
- A passion for writing and for news, with interest in all facets of its production.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office in New York a minimum of four days per week.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
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: $75,000 - $85,000
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].
