NBCUniversal is hiring: News Producer, NBC 7 San Diego in San Diego

Company Description

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Job Description

NBC 7 San Diego is seeking a talented and experienced News Producer to join our dynamic team in San Diego, California. As a News Producer, you will play a crucial role in shaping our daily news coverage and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, engaging content to our viewers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall production and content of newscasts on any platform
• Write news scripts, promos, teases, headlines and topicals and edit with non-linear software
• Assign stories to newscast story producers, specifying the angle, video location, etc.
• Conceptualize set graphics and blocking with APC operators and anchors
• Execute live shots and communicate with anchors during live newscasts
• Respond to breaking news with accuracy and urgency
• Stay well-informed of daily news events and knowledgeable of the San Diego news market
• Contribute story ideas, participate in daily coverage decisions and editorial meetings
• Understand NBC 7’s and Telemundo 20’s newscast mission and station priorities
• Research and gather information on assigned stories
• Write text articles, create and publish video clips and still photos for our website
• Execute all publishing workflows for video, images and text including publishing to social media platforms
• Manage video livestreams
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as broadcast line producer
• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related field
• At least 1-year prior news editing experience
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and write intros and leads to video online content
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP style writing and guidelines
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site
• Internal applicants must submit via myNBCU Careers
• Must be willing to work at the station in San Diego location
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have valid drivers license
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift
• Must submit a sample of own work to be considered

Desired qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
• Familiarity with local leaders
• Knowledge and interest in current news events
• Familiarity with multi-media platforms including website CMS (content management systems) and social media
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player who is flexible
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal preferred

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: $67,000-85,000

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. 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.