Video Desk Senior Producer, NBC News 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 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

The NBC News Digital Newsgathering unit is looking for our next great Senior Video Producer. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the core of NBC News's newsgathering operation in a highly collaborative environment, producing video content for NBCNews.com and mobile and social platforms while helping lead the Video Desk's daily editorial operation.

Responsibilities

• Help lead a team of producers across NBC News bureaus on the acquisition, selection, editing, publishing and distribution of live and on-demand video content.
• Lead daily editorial coverage during assigned shifts, helping prioritize coverage, delegate assignments and make timely editorial decisions.
• Monitor and review incoming feeds, NBC off-air and digital streaming channels, publishing relevant clips to be embedded on articles and blogs, as well as delivery to external partners and platforms.
• Edit user-generated videos and raw feeds, adding graphics to enhance context and reporting.
• Prepare onscreen graphics (banner, locator, identifier) for supplemental live streams.
• Route feeds for simulcasts, live streams and/or recording purposes.
• Write text to be used for headlines and captions as well as on-screen graphics.
• Select, edit and publish images to promote video clips.
• Resurface relevant past interviews and footage from the archives.
• Use analytics tools to help make data-informed decisions, helping to maximize ROI.
• Help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.
• Oversee the work of producers, delegate assignments and provide editorial feedback and coaching through the editing and publishing process.
• Participate in editorial and big-picture planning meetings.
• Assist the Director of Digital Video with coverage planning, scheduling and staffing.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new hires.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights and weekends as news dictates.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience producing and editing video for digital, social, and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in nonlinear editing systems like Avid or Premiere.
• Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices.
• Experience with content management/online publishing systems.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in current events and a superior eye for spotting compelling video.
• Experience crafting fair and accurate headlines and informative captions.
• Basic photo editing skills.
• Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy topics.
• Familiarity with analytics tools.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
• Ability to take direction well and provide self-direction.
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments well under extreme deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to provide direction, feedback and mentorship to other producers.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with editorial teams, colleagues and management.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation or equivalent level relevant experience.
• Further background in broadcast news production.
• Experience with Avid video editing is a plus.
• Knowledge of NBC News policies, guidelines and practices.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be able to provide examples of work.
• Applicants may be asked to complete a writing test.

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: $115,000 - $120,000 

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].