Platform Manager, WMAQ-TV

Job Description

Responsibilities

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

NBC 5 Chicago, WMAQ-TV, is looking for a talented and motivated Platform Manager to line produce weekday early morning newscasts. The Platform Manager is responsible for the overall editorial content for their show.

Responsibilities:
• Expected to seamlessly move from one platform to the next as necessary
• Work with content producers to select the most compelling and relevant stories
• Work with the production team to ensure smooth and seamless productions as well as with a Day Part Manager and other Platform Managers to ensure the most complete local news coverage.
• Play an active role in the editorial process and be advocates for their particular platform
• Responsible for writing, producing, desktop editing and gathering content for all platforms
• Responsible for effectively managing a pool of content producers, coaching and mentoring as needed

Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years working in television newsroom environment
• Able to work overnight shift on a regular schedule and work overtime, on weekends, and any shift as necessary

Desired:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 3 year's experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• Experience in desktop editing
• Strong journalistic skills, experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile
• Significant experience as a producer in a major market for television or web-based news service
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Team player mentality

Additional Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered: www.nbcunicareers.com
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

Additional Information

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