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Company 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.
Company 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
CNBC, the world leader in business news, is seeking a Podcast Producer with exceptional storytelling skills and podcast production experience to support the day-to-day production and promotion of CNBC’s flagship daily news podcasts and originals. The producer will also take a leading role in the development and launch of any new podcast series.
The ideal candidate will have solid business news acumen and editorial judgment, with exceptional audio production skills, and will demonstrate a strong capability to weigh in on and contribute to related podcast projects. A leading candidate will also have experience adapting TV and digital content into engaging audio-first business news stories.
PLEASE NOTE: This is ashort termposition with an estimated duration of 8 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Full-time 8 months: Sept 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
What You'll Do
- Oversee daily workflow and production of CNBC’s podcast portfolio
- Audio tape producing, including real-time scripting, and editing of live and just-aired show segments for daily news podcasts under tight deadlines
- Sort through multimedia content – videos, scripts, newsletters, and more to develop, adapt, and create compelling original podcast episodes
- Produce and write scripts, including intros, teases, edited segments, descriptions, and social media posts
- Partner with editors on daily process, content, and revisions to meet publish deadlines
- Maintain an organized resource of podcast production documents including music cue sheets, master episode list, archived segments, graphics, etc.
- Lead role in development, execution, and promotion of new podcast series in partnership with anchors, reporters, producers, marketing and other mission-critical teams
- Other related production duties as required
This position has been designated as PEP Regular.
Employees that work more than 1,000 hours in a 12-month measurement period will be eligible for:
- Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
- Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
- Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment
- Sweat it out-- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, plus daily group classes
- Eat up-- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, 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: $40-$50/ hour
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
- 5 years minimum of audio production experience
- High level of skill in audio production and writing
- Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment on tight deadlines
- Proficient in Adobe Audition and familiarity with various production software and tools (e.g., iNEWS, Avid, Edius, Stratus, etc.)
- Strong audio mixing and editing experience
- Highly organized with exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to multi-task and prioritize, and capable of handling projects with minimal oversight
- Detail-oriented self-starter with strong problem-solving and project management skills
- Knowledge of CNBC's content and brand
- Avid podcast consumer, particularly of news and business stories
- Ability to navigate a complex production environment with ease
- At least 2 years in news or nonfiction audio storytelling
- Experience coaching and working with talent
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.
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
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