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NBC Universal Content Producer - NBC Boston/NECN in Needham, Massachusetts

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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NBC10 Boston and NECN are looking for a team player to join us as a Content Producer. In this role, you will be responsible for editing, and writing, spot news, long-form content, and features for daily newscasts.  

Responsibilities 

  • Work closely with management, editorial staff, Reporters and Anchors  

  • Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news to get information on the air 

  • Edit news content using non-linear editing programs; knowledge of Adobe Premiere preferred 

  • Establish and enforce editing protocols for editing standards within the news organization 

  • Ensure special needs for editing are assigned and completed in a timely manner 

Eligibility Qualifications 

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced news environment 

  • Must have the ability to organize and manage priorities under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations; must have the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change.  

  • Job knowledge and experience with the following technology: newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, graphics integration a plus.  

  • Significant experience in the news environment and strong journalistic skills 

  • Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, digital and mobile 

  • Must be self-motivated, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images; strong NPPA-style preferred. 

  • Must submit a reel of own work to be considered 

Additional Job Requirements 

  • Must be willing to work in Needham, MA 

  • Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights 

  • Must be willing to work in severe weather emergencies and/or extended news coverage.  

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 

Desired Characteristics 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field 

  • Bilingual: Spanish and English; both written and verbal 

  • Passionately develops and presents story ideas 

  • Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing 

  • Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together 

  • Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents local viewer interest 

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.

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