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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
NBC News Digital Video Productions is looking for a seasoned and creative journalist to join our short-form video team.
This role centers on producing compelling news content tailored for social platforms, with a strong emphasis on vertical video formats like TikTok, Instagram, and the NBC News app, as well as other emerging platforms. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of current events, both domestic and international, and a passion for innovative storytelling. Success in this position requires agility in a fast-paced newsroom, a collaborative spirit, and a sharp editorial instinct for identifying and enhancing key news moments through engaging visual narratives.
This role is based in New York and represented by the News Guild – CWA.
Responsibilities
- Follow the biggest news stories and latest developments around them for possible vertical video treatment
- Collaborate with producers, reporters, correspondents and editors to bring stories, particularly focusing on world news, to life
- Pitch, research, shoot, and edit original social video for NBC News and Stay Tuned across various social platforms including, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
- Stay abreast of stories being pursued across NBC News platforms and shows, and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverage
- Experiment with new formats native to each social platform
- Stay up to date on important news stories and stay true to our news standards
- Have a pulse on what trends are percolating on social platforms
Qualifications
- 3 or more years of experience producing, shooting, and editing social video for a news outlet
- Direct experience creating video content for social media platforms, with a focus on vertical formats and platform-native storytelling
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
- Fluent in the culture of social media and online communities, especially TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat
- A deep understanding of how to script and produce videos that meet peak editorial standards
- Experience collaborating with correspondents, reporters and broadcast talent
- A strong grasp of social analytics, and the ability to absorb feedback on content performance
- Strong news judgment and excellent writing, research, interviewing, and communication skills
- Experience shooting on iPhone for social
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social in-app editing tools
- Ability to pivot quickly to breaking news assignments and adjust priorities as needed
- Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours
Desired Characteristics
- Proven track record editing content for a variety of platforms
- Experience working with on-camera talent
- Experience shooting on professional Sony/Canon camera systems
- Team player who is flexible and works well under pressure
- Passion for editorially-driven video stories
- Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once
Additional Requirements
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.
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: $93,000 - $110,000
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].
