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NBCUniversal · 1 day ago

Weekend Multiplatform News Content Producer, NBC 5 Chicago

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $105K/yr

2+ years exp

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a multiplatform content producer to create compelling news stories for broadcast and digital platforms, collaborating with journalists and utilizing strong organizational skills to meet fast-paced deadlines.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Platform Managers, Daypart Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors, to create high-quality and informative news stories with integrity and accuracy

Produce, write, edit, and publish news stories for all WMAQ’s news platforms, including broadcast, website, streaming channels, and OTT apps

Use strong organizational skills to work quickly to meet fast-paced deadlines

Participate in editorial planning sessions and provide original story ideas

Add content to our digital and social platforms in conjunction with our dedicated digital content team

Fill in as broadcast line producer when needed on WMAQ newscasts and special programs

Field-produce for special segments, programs and/or newscasts

Take ownership of assigned stories by gathering information, making calls and booking guests as needed

Qualification

News writingVideo editingDesktop editingGraphics creationFluency in SpanishResearch skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem-solving

Required

A strong sense of story and compelling visual style

Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

A desire to play an active role in the editorial process

Strategic thinking, research, and organizational skills

Excellent time management skills to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

Minimum 2 years' experience with news writing, producing, and desktop editing across multiple platforms and social media

Proven experience in video editing for news or broadcast environments

Strong skills in graphics creation

Ability to work overnight shift, weekends, longer hours, and varying shifts as assigned to meet production and broadcast deadlines

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

Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced 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

Deep knowledge of current events and top news stories

Be willing to work in Chicago, IL

Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position

Have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal

Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms

Pioneering spirit with a desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future

Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions under deadline

Experience working or living in the Chicago area market

Able to cultivate new information from outside sources to generate creative story ideas and gather reliable information for news content

Knowledgeable in navigating the internet to find stories and information

Able to excel and be productive within a fast-paced and multi-cultural news team environment

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

A variety of other discounts and perks

Company

NBCUniversal

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NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.

Founded in 1912

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees