Producer, Short Form Video, NBC News Digital

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job DescriptionNBC News Digital Video Productions is seeking an experienced and creative journalist to produce, script, shoot and edit news stories for its short-form video team on weekday evenings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating original social videos for NBC News and our Gen Z news brand Stay Tuned; helping evolve the overall social video presence of these news brands with a focus on vertical video for TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and the NBC News app, as well as other emerging platforms; identifying key news moments and figuring out the best companion vertical video; collaborating with editors, reporters and correspondents on social video opportunities. The candidate should be deeply familiar with domestic and international news, passionate about storytelling, and should be ready for a fast-paced environment.

This role is based in New York or Los Angeles and is represented by the News Guild – CWA.

ResponsibilitiesFollow the biggest news stories and latest developments around them for possible vertical video treatmentCollaborate with producers, reporters, correspondents and editors to bring stories, particularly focusing on world news, to lifePitch, research, shoot, and edit original social video for NBC News and Stay Tuned across various social platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and InstagramStay abreast of stories being pursued across NBC News platforms and shows and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverageExperiment with new formats native to each social platformStay up to date on important news stories and stay true to our news standardsHave a pulse on what trends are percolating on social platformsQualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience3 or more years of experience producing, shooting, and editing social video for a news outletWillingness to work a weekday evening shift (hours through 10 p.

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EST)Fluent in the culture of social media and online communities – especially TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and SnapchatA deep understanding of how to script and produce videos that meet peak editorial standardsExperience collaborating with correspondents, reporters and broadcast talentA strong grasp of social analytics, and the ability to absorb feedback on content performanceStrong news judgment and excellent writing, research, interviewing, and communication skillsExperience shooting on iPhone for socialProficiency in Adobe Premiere and social in-app editing toolsAbility to pivot quickly to breaking news assignments and adjust priorities as neededFlexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hoursDesired CharacteristicsProven track record editing content for a variety of platformsExperience working with on-camera talentExperience shooting on professional Sony/Canon camera systemsTeam player who is flexible and works well under pressurePassion for editorially-driven video storiesAbility to multitask and juggle multiple projects at onceAdditional RequirementsHybrid:

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $93,000-$115,000Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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