Digital Editorial Producer, Olympics

Job Description

Responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary position with the at-home NBCOlympics.com editorial team during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, with an estimated duration of July 20 – Aug. 9, 2020, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. Candidates should be available for the full duration of the term.

Role Purpose:
This position is part of the at-home digital editorial team for NBC Olympics in our Stamford, CT headquarters during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The role includes day-to-day editorial maintenance and publishing of content to NBCOlympics.com, the NBC Sports app and other platforms as necessary. This position may also work with NBC Olympics' partners on the distribution of content.

Responsibilities
• Day-to-day content creation, publishing and management on NBCOlympics.com and in the NBC Sports app
• Real-time monitoring of live events during shifts, keeping an eye out for newsworthy moments and providing guidance for video editors on highlights and clips to prioritize
• Write headlines and carry out proper content tagging for both written and video content
• Write titles and other metadata for live streams on multiple digital platforms
• Some writing of news, event recaps and tune-in articles as needed

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media, Journalism, Communications or a related field
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant work experience or related internships
• Extensive knowledge of sports and internet culture with a true passion for the Olympics
• Experience publishing content in a content management system
• Some experience in Adobe Photoshop (at minimum, comfort cropping and re-sizing photos)
• Must be fully available for the duration of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and willing to work a flexible schedule

Eligibility Requirements
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• Willingness to travel, work overtime, work weekday nights, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work well on deadline
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of and passion for multiple Olympic sports preferred
• Familiarity with AP style and SEO techniques
• Must be a team player

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8206d-3-148-182-104-42 in your application.