Promotions Producer NBC & Connecticut

Job Description

Responsibilities
NBC & Telemundo Connecticut are looking for a Promotion Producer to join our stations' Creative Services department. The candidate's focus will be image & topical production, while working with the team to produce creative and unique marketing campaigns.

This individual should be dynamic and driven, with a passion, curiosity and love for news, promotion, and storytelling. The candidate must also possess the ability to create award-winning promotional content for on-air and associated digital & OTT platforms. In addition to strong conceptual thinking, the candidate must have excellent script writing, producing, and editing skills, as well as extensive ''hands on'' knowledge of the production process.

​​​​​​​Responsibilities
• Write, produce & edit station image campaigns and daily news topicals.
• Develop and produce strong creative ideas that are primarily TV focused, but are inclusive of our overall multi-platform objectives, including digital & OTT efforts.
• Conceptualize, write, shoot, produce & edit promos and PSAs that extend the stations' brands & key franchises.
• Support marketing efforts for division initiatives and tentpole events as required.
• Assist NBC Connecticut's lifestyle & entertainment show, ''CT Live!,'' with content idea generation & effective production strategy and execution.
• Collaborate with Creative Services team on creation of new ''NBC Connecticut's Kids Connection'' content and oversee certain aspects of show production.
• Participate at station promotional events and manage on-site activations as necessary.
• Serve as back-up log editor to Promotions Manager.
• Maintain condition of department equipment and oversee inventory management.
• Work on cross-promotional projects & opportunities for Telemundo Connecticut as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a creative services department writing, producing, and editing video for image & topical promotions and participating in station community events.

Eligibility Requirements
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must be willing to work in West Hartford, CT
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights.
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift.
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics
• Has the ability to perform under tight deadlines in a ''quick turnaround'' environment.
• ''Hands-on'' knowledge of promo editorial process from beginning to end.
• Must exhibit highly conceptual thinking and writing skills. Must be a good storyteller.
• Interpersonal and strong time management skills are a necessity.
• Ability to direct shoots and work with on-camera talent.
• Outstanding communicator and collaborator in a team setting.
• • Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations too.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a creative services department as a writer/editor/producer.
• 2 years of related work experience including non-linear editing skills
• Writing Experience
• Proficient in Word
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Has the ability to perform under tight deadlines in a ''quick turnaround'' environment.
• Bachelor's Degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8q2nm-3-140-185-147-42 in your application.