Writer, Olympic Games

Job Description

Freelance Writer, Olympic Games

Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 1 month during Games Time, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Role Purpose:
This position will be part of the editorial team working on NBC's linear television coverage. Olympic writers are responsible for generating copy for live and/or taped studio show segments and working with producers, talent and researchers to ensure accuracy and to prepare copy to go to air.

Responsibilities:
• Write copy for live or taped segments during NBC's Olympics coverage
• Work with researchers to ensure accuracy and proper context of writing
• Coordinate and communicate with show talent and producers to edit copy before it goes to air

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong writing skills and storytelling abilities
• Experience in writing for television
• Sound editorial judgment and fact-checking abilities
• Ability to generate copy in a high-pressure environment with limited time constraints

Eligibility Requirements:
• Ability to work the full duration of the Olympic Games
• Willingness to work overtime, overnight hours, weekends
• 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

Desired Characteristics:
• Understanding of and passion for Olympic sports
• Ability to work effectively with a team
• Willingness to take and implement feedback quickly
• Familiarity with iNews

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqk981-18-222-67-251-42 in your application.