Social Media Producer, MSNBC Digital

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 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

MSNBC is looking for an experienced Social Media Producer.  The hours are 9pm-5pm Sunday and 2pm-10pm Monday through Thursday.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:

• Produce, develop, create, and edit social media content, including text, photo, and video for multiple platforms
• Work as editor with associate producers and production assistants to develop and refine editorial tone and voice for the network
• Identify newsy and compelling moments from air to rapidly share on social media platforms (vertical videos)
• Create, shoot, produce, and edit shareable original video content (not from air)
• Identify segments to post on YouTube and MSNBC site 
• Produce headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions for YouTube videos 
• React fast to breaking news by clipping videos for all platforms  
• Produce graphics and carousels for Instagram and TikTok 
• Produce photo carousels for Instagram and TikTok
• Spark engagement with the MSNBC community with shareable content
• Partner and collaborate with digital leaders for promotional content   
• Collaborate across teams on special events, interviews, and special rollouts
• Implement innovate ideas to grow social audience and the show brand 
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Comply with the Standards and Practices of MSNBC

Desired Qualifications:

·       Familiar with livestream operations

What we'll offer:

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $93,000 - $110,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of social media producing and editing 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in writing 
• Expert editor with Adobe Premiere 
• Proficiency with YouTube Studio for posting videos to the platform and analyzing performance data
• Experience in publishing content from CMS to social platforms, website, YouTube (experience with WildMoka a bonus)
• Strong knowledge of all social media platforms, their audiences, and social media trends 
• Experience in producing content for YouTube with best practices for headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions 
• Experience in shooting video, editing, and producing in a compelling creative way 
• Proficiency with all social platforms in-app editing tools 
• Experience in turning breaking news vertical content for social platforms
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
• Understanding of digital gear (camera operations, microphones)
• Deep knowledge of politics
• Ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan social segments
• \Ability to work well both independently (must be a self-starter) and collaboratively as