Content Producer, NBC Connecticut at NBCUniversal in Hartford, CT

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.  This is an overnight position.  Here You Can:  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  The ideal candidate will:  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 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   Salary range is $56,000-$70,000.  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.