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NBC Universal

Producer, CA Live

NBC Universal, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Company Description

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The California Live team is looking for a motivated self-starter and great partner to join their daily live lifestyle show. California Live airs Monday through Friday at 11:30am on NBC4, Los Angeles, NBC Bay Area and NBC7, San Diego.

Here's how we describe California Live to our fans!

CA Live is a place for people to have fun with friends for a half hour during the week. A chance for the audience to connect, relate and share like never before. They're invited to come along with CA Live on a ride through all of California, discovering many of the hidden treasures this great state, and its people have to offer. Our focus is on fun! CA Live will find where the locals go. Hidden gems will be uncovered. Revealing where to eat, drink, shop, exercise, meet, work, date, explore and live your best California Life. CA Live is not just a daily show, it's a daily destination where our audience can always find a friend.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the entire California Team to produce engaging and entertaining lifestyle content for a live, innovative morning lifestyle showProduction responsibilities include writing, live line producing, basic editing, and bookingProduce segments both in-studio and in the field, from booking, to concepting, to writing and all details in-betweenKnowledge and experience are a must about lifestyle, entertainment, pop-culture, current events and cultural stories that generate buzzBrainstorm, pitch ideas, research topics and work closely with the Executive Producer and entire team to advance stories and produce segmentsWork with correspondents on day-of-air hits. Locate all video needed whether it be in-house archival or acquired through shoots, satellite feeds, company hand-outsWork with editors to create video elements for reporter live hits and packages, create chyron elements in show rundowns, making sure all elements are done correctlyBook taped and live interview segments, thoroughly research the guest/topic and conduct pre-interviewsTake ownership of the segment from pitch to production, including but not limited to, updating guest tracker, booking feeds, collecting relevant video, working with editors to cut elements for segment, summarizing pre-interview for reporter or host, making certain of correct spelling and pronunciation of guest names, and adhering to booking rulesPlan and contribute to digital and social coverageWork with sales teams to produce integrated content

Qualifications

At least 3 years' experience working in live show producing (i.e., morning shows, lifestyle shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.)Minimum 3 years of experience writing, producing for televisionBachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience in live television productionExperience creating compelling lifestyle contentProficiency in working with the latest television production technology (both hardware and software)Experience in booking, segment producing, field producing in televisionBasic field camera operation (DV, DSLR), Avid iNews, Dalet and content management systemsExperience with multiple forms of social mediaWilling to work in Universal City, CAMust be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnightsMust be willing to travel, often with short notice.Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics:

Experience in field and line producing is a plusAbility to multitask and prioritize assignments, while working with multiple correspondents and editorsCreative mindset and keen interest in lifestyle and pop culture contentPossess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segmentsSocial and digital experience is a huge plusCompetitive success in delivering both ratings and rank successExperience in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego audience and communitiesKnowledge of current events, politics, pop culture and lifestyleBasic understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics in all platformsGood collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $85,000 to $100,000

Additional Information

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.#J-18808-Ljbffr