Producer / Researcher

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

The News Producer/Researcher is responsible for identifying newsworthy stories, conceptualize and produce rundowns, line produce live shows, and actively participate in editorial planning. Candidate must have a strong editorial background and the ability to lead a team. Candidate would need to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment with the willingness to work weekends, early morning shift and have flexible hours for last-minute scheduling changes.

This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for selecting, assigning, writing, and organizing news stories in rundown.
• Line produce live shows
• Strong editorial skills in politics and news
• Research for interviews and stories
• Booking guests
• Contribute to the editorial line of the day
• Work in collaboration with Assignment Editors, Reporters, and production crews
• Revise scripts for accuracy and grammar
• Generate relevant topics
• Assist in writing news scripts
• Able to request news graphics including editorial and creative process.
• Work closely with Producers and Executive Producers on story planning and coordination
• Work under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Producer in TV production and/or cable TV
• Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)
• Prior work experience directing and guiding talent in video productions

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong editorial knowledge
• Proven solid writing skills
• Fully bilingual, Spanish and English proficient.
• Proficient in I-News and any other system for live news production
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired
• Outside of the box thinker

Additional Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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.

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