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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

Telemundo 51 and NBC 6 South Florida are seeking a multiplatform content producer who will be responsible for gathering, writing, and editing stories and segments for our streaming channels that can also be used on linear, OTT and other platforms. This content producer will also work with line producers, reporters and anchors to gather elements and assist in the production of news stories and special segments. We are looking for someone full of ideas and creativity who can take a project from pitch to publication or be able to use someone else’s idea or content and repurpose it for the appropriate platform.

• Write and edit content for our streaming channels, linear and other platforms.
• Write and update stories including breaking news for TV and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with assignment desk, producers and reporters to research and produce news segments and other content and place on appropriate platform.
• Ensure that we are being live, urgent and relevant on the NBC6 South Florida News and Telemundo Florida streaming channels.
• Pitch, edit and post digital-first video products for a variety of social, digital and OTT platforms.
• Digest a lot of information and present it in a simple video.
• Check all scripts for accuracy, grammar, and punctuation.
• Use desktop editing systems to edit video including breaking news.
• Coordinate and monitor the streaming of breaking news, live events and newscasts on our platforms. 
• Create digital video news products for day-of news stories using a variety of sources for multiplatform distribution – Website, App, Social Media, Fast channel, OTT and linear.
• Monitor a variety of video sources to identify content that would appeal to our audiences.
• Support reporters, anchors and photographers with content needs.
• Search wires and other partner sources for stories to publish.
• Assist in control room and backup line producer when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of broadcast writing or multiplatform experience at a news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.
• B.A. degree or equivalent in areas such as Journalism & Communications, or related field

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be able to write on deadline with speed and accuracy.
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required.
• Able to work extended and flexible hours during hurricanes, emergency situations and breaking news.
• Must possess strong journalistic skills, have ability to write and edit broadcast and digital copy.
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must function well in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in conversational writing for broadcast.
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news.
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive news environment.
• Team player mentality.
• Creative approach to storytelling and problem solving.
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines.
• Spanish Fluency a plus.

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].

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