Video Producer, Newsgathering

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: NBC Editorial
  • Compensation: USD 90000 - USD 125000 - 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 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 ('Versant') 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.

Job Description

NBC News Digital Newsgathering unit is looking for our next great digital Video Producer. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the core of NBC News’s newsgathering operation in a highly collaborative environment, producing video content for NBCNews.com and mobile and social platforms.

Job Duties:

  • Monitor and review incoming feeds, NBC off-air and digital streaming channels publishing relevant clips to be embedded on articles and blogs, as well as delivery to external partners and platforms.
  • Edit user-generated videos, adding graphics to enhance context and reporting.
  • Prepare onscreen graphics (banner, locator, identifier) for supplemental live streams.
  • Route feeds for simulcasts, live streams and/or recording purposes.
  • Write text to be used for headlines and captions as well as on-screen graphics.
  • Select, edit and publish images to promote video clips.
  • Resurface relevant past interviews and footage from the archives.
  • Use analytics tools to help make data-informed decisions, helping to maximize ROI.
  • Help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of experience producing and editing video for social and mobile platforms.
  • Proficiency in nonlinear editing systems (Avid/Premiere).
  • Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment.
  • Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices.
  • Experience with content management/online publishing systems.
  • Strong knowledge of and interest in current events and a superior eye for spotting compelling video.
  • Experience crafting fair and accurate headlines and informative captions.
  • Basic photo editing skills.
  • Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy topics.
  • Familiarity with analytics tools.
  • Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
  • Ability to take direction well and provide self-direction.
  • Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments well under extreme deadlines.
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation or equivalent level relevant experience.
  • Further background in broadcast news production.
  • Experience with Avid video editing is a plus.
  • Knowledge of NBC News policies guidelines and practices.

Additional Job Requirements:

  • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
  • Must be able to provide examples of work.
  • Applicants may be asked to complete a writing test.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $90,000 - $125,000

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 [email protected].

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