Weekend AM Content Producer, NBC10 Philadelphia

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

Newscast Producers work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and anchors to produce, write, edit and gather content on all WCAU platforms. Producers will be responsible for the overall newscast and coverage of assigned stories on all platforms throughout the day.

The Role and Responsibilities:

• Must be knowledgeable about daily local news events, current events,  and understand the Philadelphia market.
• The ideal Newscast Producer candidate is expected to be a key communicator in the newsroom 
• Collaborate with managers, digital team, and assignment desk to write and deliver news scripts that are fair, accurate, and reflect updated information.
• Be a key contributor for story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions, and be a leader during editorial meetings.
• Must be able to line-produce newscasts.
• Must understand the station's top pillars and priorities.
• Stay on top of the latest graphic tools to visually enhance and showcase stories.
• Must be able to edit video clips.
• Must be able to produce under heavy deadline and in a fast-paced environment without compromising credibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production in mid - major market.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing systems in mid - major market.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to join AFTRA as this position may be covered by the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement
• Experience line-producing newscasts
• Experience editing content on a desktop editing system
• Ability to make priority decisions under a deadline
• Strong ability to deliver news as it is developing on all platforms
• Team player mentality
• Must be willing to join SAG AFTRA Union
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.