Digital Content Producer, NBC4 & Telemundo 52 Los Angeles

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

NBC4 and Telemundo 52 have an opening for a digital content producer to join our innovative multiplatform news team. We are looking for a self-starter who can get work done without extensive direction. Experience with Search Engine Optimization, social media video management, content management systems, covering both breaking news and feature stories. Using social media as both a reporting and engagement tool are important.

• Report and write original stories daily for our stations’ digital platforms, primarily nbclosangeles.com.   
• Identify, report, write and edit high-value stories, ensuring the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy.  
• Collaborate with TV reporters and producers; repurpose, enrich and publish broadcast video and scripts for digital formats.  
• Curate content across all our digital properties and perform regular quality assurance checkups.  
• Help manage and grow our video-based social media platforms YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
• Use data analytics to help guide content strategy in real-time and in planning stages.  

• Help plan digital coverage of news events and station tentpoles.  
• Work across departments, including marketing and community, to execute station initiatives.
• Other tasks as assigned.  
• The shift for this role will be nights and weekends.        

Qualifications

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, communications, political science or Spanish or combined college and work experience  
• A minimum of 3 years of experience   
• Experience as an editor, writer or digital news producer at a news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.  
• Understanding of SEO and social media strategies.  

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/cover letter through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changes in responsibilities as dictated by newsroom needs.  
• Must be willing and flexible to adapt to changing work schedules; must be willing to work outside of normal working hours, holidays, overtime and on weekends with short notice.  

Desired Characteristics

• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify and prioritize high-value stories of the day.  
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task with unwavering attention to detail.  
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.  
• Excellent Spanish language skills, including speaking, reading, writing and copyediting.  
• Experience working with TV newsroom software, newscast rundowns and scripts is a plus.  
• Multiplatform video production skills, including editing in Adobe Premiere. 
• Experience or familiarity working with live streams and technical troubleshooting. 
• Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.  
• Experience in the Los Angeles market and familiarity with Southern California audiences and communities.  
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