Video Editor, NBC News Podcast
- Full-time
- Business Segment: NBC Editorial
- Compensation: USD 93000.00 - USD 110000.00 - 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
We’re looking for a talented and innovative podcast video editor to join our team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with producers to craft engaging daily audio and video podcast episodes, while also creating standout social media assets, promotional content, cutdowns, and lifts that amplify our storytelling.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a project/limited-term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Job Duties:
- Collaborate with producers and host to craft sharp edits of the video podcast, audio version, and social assets that are compelling and grab the viewer
- Ingest, transcode, and synchronize footage and audio for editing, as necessary
- Maintain a library of shared video and audio assets
- Maintain an archive of past episodes and relevant media
- Perform basic color correction, and integration of motion graphics, as needed
- Proficient with audio post-production; mixing, mastering, and cleanup
- Maintain factual accuracy and editorial soundness of the content, with meticulous attention to technical detail
- Prepare and deliver final cuts for a variety of broadcast and digital platforms, adhering to established specs and process
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of professional experience as a video editor, ideally in a news environment
- In-depth understanding of a digital news editorial content production process
- Demonstrated ability to produce exceptional video content, supported by a portfolio showcasing expertise in video editing, visual storytelling, and digital production techniques across multiple platforms
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with advanced expertise in Adobe Premiere and a strong understanding of professional video editing workflows
- Enthusiasm for social media, emerging technologies, and the rapidly evolving media landscape, with a keen interest in staying ahead of digital trends
- Basic knowledge of sound design
- Basic knowledge of color correction
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Riverside, Descript, and other digital-first tools and NLEs
- Knowledge of Pro Tools or other professional audio production software
- Experience with professional recording equipment, including audio consoles, microphones, and field recorders
- Experience in a Broadcast News production environment and/ or working on a daily video podcast
- Experience shooting with a variety of professional video cameras, DSLRs, etc.
- Experience shooting and lighting multi-cam shoots, both in studio and in the field
Additional Job Requirements:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.
What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:
- Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
- Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
- Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment
Salary Range: $93,000 - $110,000
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].