Producer, NBC Boston

Nbcuniversal; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and perks

Job summary

NBCUniversal's NBC10 Boston is seeking an experienced News Producer to manage content and production for local newscasts in Needham, MA. You will oversee the rundown, collaborate with reporters, and field-produce stories for air and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in TV news line producing, strong desktop editing skills, and a journalism degree. This full-time, on-site role requires flexibility for 24/7 coverage, weekends, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of television news line producing experience.
• 3+ years of technical skills in news production including creating show rundowns.
• Must be proficient in desktop editing.
• College degree or equivalent experience in Journalism required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the content and overall production of the local newscasts.
• Oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with all members of the news team.
• Stack the rundown and manage the on-air broadcast from the control room.
• Contribute story ideas for the newscast and work closely with reporters to execute those ideas.
• Produce news stories and specials as assigned.
• Oversee and write the news briefs and daily promos when needed.
• Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air.
• Copy-edit reporter scripts as well as all newscast copy.
• Must work a flexible schedule when needed to cover other shifts and breaking news.
• Field produce stories for the on-air newscast and other news content platforms.
• Ensure accuracy of and update information for the on-air news ticker/crawl at the bottom of the screen.

Skills

News production

Rundown creation

Desktop editing

Education

Journalism degree or equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: USD 75,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

The NBC10 Boston News Producer will be responsible for news of the day, special coverage, in-depth stories, breaking news and other news-related content as needed.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the content and overall production of the local newscasts
• Oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with all members of the news team
• Stack the rundown and manage the on-air broadcast from the control room
• Contribute story ideas for the newscast and work closely with reporters to execute those ideas
• Produce news stories and specials as assigned
• Oversee and write the news briefs and daily promos when needed
• Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air
• Copy-edit reporter scripts as well as all newscast copy
• Must work a flexible schedule when needed to cover other shifts and breaking news
• Field produce stories for the on-air newscast and other news content platforms
• Ensure accuracy of and update information for the on-air news ticker/crawl at the bottom of the screen

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: $75,000 - $100,000.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of television news line producing experience
• Minimum of 3 years of technical skills in news production including creating show rundowns
• Must be proficient in desktop editing
• College degree or equivalent experience in Journalism required

Desired Qualifications:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
• High degree of flexibility in scheduling and assignments with a willingness to travel and work overtime and on weekends with short notice
• Ability to work any of a 24/7 shift, holidays, weekends and respond to breaking news events
• Excellent tease-writing skills
• Driven interest in current events & local issues

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Required On-Site:This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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.

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