Freelance Content Producer, NBC Boston & NECN

NBCU Academy; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freelance Content Producer to join their dynamic team in Needham. This role involves editing and writing for daily newscasts, ensuring timely delivery of news content. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong journalistic skills and a passion for storytelling. With a commitment to community engagement and a collaborative spirit, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful news coverage while working flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. If you are self-motivated and eager to make a difference in local media, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a fast-paced news environment with strong journalistic skills.
• Experience with non-linear editing and newsroom software.

Responsibilities

• Edit and write spot news and long-form content for newscasts.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and manage editing protocols.

Skills

Newsroom Editorial Software

Non-linear Editing Systems

Journalistic Skills

Bilingual (Spanish and English)

Creativity in Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Freelance Content Producer, NBC Boston & NECN

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local

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 ('SpinCo') 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.

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

Additional Information:This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

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.

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 [emailprotected] .