Sr. Writer

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 Senior Writer, Creative Content at NBC Entertainment sits on the writing team within the Creative Content group and supports our marketing initiatives across multiple platforms. This position will be a senior member of a writing team that collaborates closely and exchanges ideas daily. The Senior Writer is a dynamic storyteller who is able to master the NBC voice and engage new and existing audiences for NBC shows with fresh ideas and polished writing. 

Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings, approve creative, and act as the writing team’s point person when the Editorial Director is unavailable
• Display an expertise in multiple styles of writing, including traditional marketing copy, as well as conceptual promo materials and scripts
• Act as the point person for all writing needs on assigned NBC shows, from pre-premiere to the season finale and beyond; become an expert in the characters, talent, storylines, popular moments, and more
• Lead group brainstorming sessions for assigned shows; contribute to all other brainstorming sessions
• Craft and edit writing with a clear understanding of the NBC brand voice
• Proofread copy, ads, and other marketing tactics with a fine-tuned attention-to-detail, signing off before they are shipped
• Partner closely with multiple teams and departments to tailor writing to different audiences and platforms while staying aligned with approved strategy
• Work seamlessly with creative directors, producers, editors, and fellow writers
• Stay on top of cultural, digital, and social trends to identify content and messaging that will appeal to our viewers 

Examples of what you will write include:

• Clever and strategic key art taglines
• Clear and digestible show descriptions
• Smart, on-brand scripts for original content promos
• Social-forward concepts and scripts for behind-the-scenes and EPK shoots
• SEO-friendly and enticing show titles
• Engaging titles, descriptions and easily searchable metadata for social posts
• Highly-clickable thumbnail copy for digital/social
• And more! 

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ of experience writing for an entertainment or gaming company, creative agency, or in-house creative studio
• Strong leadership skills
• A proactive sense of urgency when it comes to projects, deadlines, and assignments
• Strong proofreading skills with an eye for grammatical and visual details
• A flair for short and sweet copy that speaks to both traditional and digital-first audiences
• An eye for visual storytelling and understanding of how to craft fan-centric content
• An affinity for strategic thinking and a grasp of how messaging relates to images
• Writing samples that showcase your voice and range
• Think strategically and be an independent problem-solver
• Navigate feedback gracefully while managing quick deadlines, approvals, and last-minute changes 

Desired Characteristics:

• A basic understanding of digital video production and post-production 
• The ideal candidate will love TV!
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Final Draft, Airtable, Veritone, Frame.io, Dropbox, Adobe Premiere, TikTok, and YouTube 

Additional Requirements: