Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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 Description

NBC Philadelphia is looking for a multiplatform content producer for our 24/7 streaming channel. The role requires a forward-thinking storyteller with experience in live streaming, video editing, news writing, producing, and production.

• Must be knowledgeable on daily news events, aware of past events, and understand news in the Philadelphia market.
• Take charge of the big headlines and weather with innovative showcasing and storytelling.
• Collaborate with managers, digital team, and assignment desk to deliver complete local news coverage that is fair and accurate.
• Produce, write, and edit memorable daily segments on all of our platforms.
• Plan, script, and produce engaging segments tailored for streaming audiences.
• Collaborate with an experienced award-winning team.
• Innovate by participating in short-form and long-form projects for our streaming channels.
• Contribute ideas for stories based on the NBC Philadelphia News Strategy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience line-producing newscasts
• Experience editing content on a desktop editing system
• Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to make priority decisions under a deadline
• Strong ability to deliver news as it develops on all current and future platforms
• Team player mentality

Desired Characteristics 

• Show situational awareness and strong news judgment for news and weather content.
• Ensure fast turnaround for breaking news/weather and timely content.
• Possess editing skills on non-linear programs to edit video content including news package, interviews, enterprise stories and segments. 
• Have strategic thinking, researching and organizational skills.
• Have excellent time-management skills, prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Have experience producing content on a wheel and changing out older content for live and/or fresh content.
• Be familiar with other streaming/digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, etc.).

Additional Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• Candidates must have a willingness to join AFTRA as this position may be covered by the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement
• Required On-Site:  This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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