Minimum three years of experience in video production and editing for digital and social platforms.
Proficiency in nonlinear editing systems like Avid or Premiere.
Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment.
Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices.
Experience with content management and online publishing systems.
Basic photo editing skills and knowledge of analytics tools.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Monitor and review incoming video feeds and digital channels for relevant content.
Identify and edit compelling video moments from various sources.
Produce and edit video for multiple formats across digital and social platforms.
Prepare onscreen graphics for live streams and video content.
Write headlines and captions for video clips and graphics.
Tag video content with relevant metadata for better discoverability.
Use analytics to inform content decisions and maximize engagement.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Paid leave and tuition reimbursement.
Access to various discounts and perks.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The NBC News Video and Verification unit is looking for our next great video producer. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the core of NBC News's newsgathering operation in a highly collaborative environment, producing video content for NBCNews.com and mobile and social platforms.
Job Duties:
Monitor and review incoming feeds, NBC off-air and digital streaming channels, publishing relevant clips to be embedded on articles and blogs, as well as delivery to external partners and platforms.
Identify compelling video and newsworthy moments across incoming feeds, agencies, NBC News platforms and other editorial sources.
Edit user-generated videos and raw feeds, adding graphics to enhance context and reporting.
Produce and edit video for wide and vertical formats across NBC News digital and social platforms.
Prepare onscreen graphics (banner, locator, identifier) for supplemental live streams.
Route feeds for simulcasts, live streams and/or recording purposes.
Write text to be used for headlines and captions as well as on-screen graphics.
Tag video content with editorially relevant metadata.
Select, edit and publish images to promote video clips.
Resurface relevant past interviews and footage from the archives.
Use analytics tools to help make data-informed decisions, helping to maximize ROI.
Help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as news dictates.
Qualifications
Minimum three years of experience producing and editing video for digital, social and/or mobile platforms.
Proficiency in nonlinear editing systems (Avid/Premiere).
Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment.
Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices.
Experience with content management/online publishing systems.
Strong knowledge of and interest in current events and a superior eye for spotting compelling video.
Experience crafting fair and accurate headlines and informative captions.
Basic photo editing skills.
Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy topics.
Familiarity with analytics tools.
Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
Ability to take direction well and provide self-direction.
Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments well under extreme deadlines.
Desired Characteristics:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation or equivalent level relevant experience.
Further background in broadcast news production.
Experience with Avid video editing is a plus.
Knowledge of NBC News policies, guidelines and practices.
Additional Job Requirements:
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
Must be able to provide examples of work.
Applicants may be asked to complete a writing test.
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: $90,000 - $125,000
Additional Information
As 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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