Job Description
Responsibilities
NBC News Custom Productions Unit is looking for someone obsessed with generating exceptional ideas, developing new content and perfecting execution. We need an eager production mind: an individual who can harness the power of NBC News and leverage the emerging platforms of commerce; a content developer with success making stuff for screens of all sizes; someone who is passionate about all the brands of NBC News; a nimble communicator who can speak the language of engaged audiences and someone who understands the delicate balance of editorial and commerce.
Here's what you'll do: support the producers developing commerce content for some of the most influential news brands in the world to conjure great editorial programs with strong commerce integrations that audiences will love while preserving our editorial integrity. We are building something new with a team of creative and editorially sound individuals.
If this is you, we want to hear from you. Come join this award-winning team!
Responsibilities:
• Support editorial producers in developing commerce elements on TV and Digital platforms.
• Communicate with editorial staff to create commerce content.
• Develop editorial thread to anchor the commercial components.
• Write and edit content for digital and social platforms.
• Research and develop segments.
Qualifications/Requirements
• 3+ years experience creating content.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or other
discipline emphasizing storytelling or multimedia creation.
• Deep understanding of the news content and the
opportunities for strategic content.
• Self-starter who can adapt and adjust as well as identify
editors' ideas into successful production plans.
Desired Characteristics
• Understanding of production functions of shows and
platforms to produce deliverables for sponsorship
packages.
• Maintain editorial integrity while appreciating the
commercial business.
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to meet
deadlines.
• Creative thinker who understands the importance of
monetizing content while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Must be aware of latest formats and trends in digital
video as a distinct form of content.
• Imaginative and creative producer with strong editing,
writing and social skills along with a bottomless list of f
fresh ideas for stories and new ways to engage with
users.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk3y88-52-15-63-145-42 in your application.