Freelance Content Producer NBC Boston NECN

NBCUniversal; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for crafting compelling news stories through editing and writing, ensuring that both spot news and long-form content shine during daily newscasts. Your ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly to breaking news, and collaborate with a talented team will be crucial. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community and represent local interests through various media platforms. If you are passionate about storytelling and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in fast-paced news environments with strong multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience with non-linear editing and newsroom software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Edit and write spot news and long-form content for daily newscasts.
• Collaborate with reporters and anchors to ensure timely news coverage.

Skills

Newsroom editorial software

Non-linear editing systems

Journalistic skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Graphics integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Job Description

NBC10 Boston and NECN are looking for a team player to join us as a Freelance Content Producer. In this role, you will be responsible for editing, and writing, spot news, long-form content, and features for daily newscasts.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management, editorial staff, Reporters and Anchors
• Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news to get information on the air
• Edit news content using non-linear editing programs; knowledge of Adobe Premiere preferred
• Establish and enforce editing protocols for editing standards within the news organization
• Ensure special needs for editing are assigned and completed in a timely manner

Qualifications

Eligibility Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced news environment
• Must have the ability to organize and manage priorities under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations; must have the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change.
• Job knowledge and experience with the following technology: newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, graphics integration a plus.
• Significant experience in the news environment and strong journalistic skills
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, digital and mobile
• Must be self-motivated, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images; strong NPPA-style preferred.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
• Must be willing to work an overnight shift
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work in severe weather emergencies and/or extended news coverage.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Bilingual: Spanish and English; both written and verbal
• Passionately develops and presents story ideas
• Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
• Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents local viewer interest

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.

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