Marketing Promo Producer Trainee

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Marketing Promo Producer Trainee Program is a 12-18 month accelerated program to train early career Marketing Promo Producers in our local NBC and Telemundo Boston stations. The Marketing Promo Producer Trainee is assigned a mentor who is an experienced staff member. Marketing Promo Producer Trainees also undergo an intense week-long orientation filled with workshops, lunches with guest speakers and leaders, and formal training.

Daily responsibilities to include

• Writing topical promos for daily newscasts
• Editing promos for on-air use
• Topical social media posts for daily topical news using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok 
• Attending daily news meetings for assignments
• Work with NBC and Telemundo Promotion Managers on division wide initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of experience in a newsroom, tv station, advertising agency or digital platform  
• 1-2 years of experience in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, and/or Motion Animation
• Must pass newsroom writing test

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work at the location in Needham, Massachusetts
• Must be willing to travel for assignments
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Broadcast Communications, Marketing, and/or Journalism
• Background in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, and/or Motion Animation
• Strong writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Ability to work with people and build relationships with other departments
• Understanding of and experience on social media platforms
• Exposure to non-linear editing/shooting
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box
• May have had film or web video projects
• Experience with commercial production or copy writing
• Spanish language skills preferred 

Additional Information

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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