Content Producer, NBC Connecticut

NBCUniversal; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NBC Connecticut is seeking a content producer to collaborate with our team of journalists to craft engaging content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will take charge of headlines, develop vivid newscasts, and produce, write, and edit segments while working with an award-winning team.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, editing skills, strategic thinking, and excellent time-management to meet deadlines across on-air and streaming projects in a fast paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic editing skills on non-linear programs.
• Strategic thinking, researching and organizational skills.
• Excellent time-management and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the big headlines with innovative showcasing and storytelling.
• Create memorable newscasts for television and digital platforms.
• Produce, write, and edit segments as assigned.
• Collaborate with an experienced award‑winning team.
• Innovate by participating in long‑form projects for our streaming services.
• Contribute ideas for stories based on the NBC Connecticut News Strategy.
• Fill in as a producer when needed on other NBC CT newscasts.
• Develop within the NBC Owned station group.

Skills

Editorial collaboration

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Non-linear editing

Time management

Editorial decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

NBC Connecticut is looking for a content producer to collaborate with our team of exceptional journalists to create engaging and compelling content for our broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the big headlines with innovative showcasing and storytelling
• Create memorable newscasts for television and digital platforms
• Produce, write, and edit segments as assigned
• Collaborate with an experienced award‑winning team
• Innovate by participating in long‑form projects for our streaming services
• Contribute ideas for stories based on the NBC Connecticut News Strategy
• Fill in as a producer when needed on other NBC CT newscasts
• Develop within the NBC Owned station group

Ideal Candidate

• Play an active role in the editorial process
• Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Have basic editing skills on non‑linear programs
• Have strategic thinking, researching and organizational skills
• Have excellent time‑management skills, prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/cover letter through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any shift, including holidays and weekends with short notice
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Required on site: This position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
• A focus on keeping up to date on news and current events in Connecticut
• Pioneering spirit with a desire and urgency to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under deadline
• Stay connected with local news in our communities through emails, social media, and news releases
• Understanding of social media

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 [e-mail].