Content Producer - Sny

Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for producing compelling & entertaining content, including but not limited to SNY's Mets, Jets & UConn pre and post game studio shows, news shows, breaking news, and one-off specials. Display strong news judgement and familiarity with New York market and be able to change ideas quickly and calmly as news warrants.
• Determine the sequence and flow of the broadcast. Generate ideas, format material, execute graphics, and select most newsworthy video and sound bites. Take show from concept to completion.
• Must possess strong leadership within a control room to handle the unpredictability of a live studio show production.
• Write engaging opens and teases and accurate, interesting, and clear copy. Copy edit the scripts written by others.
• In conjunction with the Director, Content Creation & Coordinating Producer, plan guest appearances, reporter live shots, and specialty elements within shows.
• Work with studio directors to maximize rundowns through the overdrive system as well as creative uses of our studios. Find creative and compelling ways to present news using different graphics, monitors and other studio elements.
• Communicate with the digital team to identify engaging web and social media content. Strong ability to produce content that appeals to all platforms a must.
• Work in concert with content coordinators & supervisors on the daily schedule of available content and the locations of our photographers and field reporters.
• Prepare anchors, analysts and show guests for broadcast through constant communication and pre & post show meetings.
• Train and supervise all newsroom staff: including associate content producers and production assistants as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Five years of studio line producing experience is required
• Ability to make quick decisions under extreme deadlines and keep pace with fast moving shows
• College degree preferred
• Proficiency in iNEWS, Cloud UX, Avid Interplay and Slack preferred
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, effective communication skills and proven leadership both in and out of the control room
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally in a fast paced, high pressure environment

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work in person in New York, NY
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume
• It is company policy 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.

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.

Salary range: $72,000 - $82,000 + bonus eligible

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4e3ev-3-147-104-248-42 in your application.