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Ticker Researcher
NBC Universal
Stamford, CT, United States
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About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
ABOUT NBC SPORTS GROUP:
When the Comcast-NBCUniversal transaction was completed in January 2011, the two companies combined to form NBC Sports Group, which serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company consists of several assets including NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, Golf Channel, 12 NBC Sports Regional Networks, NBC Sports Radio, and NBCSN. NBC Olympics, with more than 90 Emmy Awards for its coverage, is renowned for its unsurpassed, award-winning coverage and at the conclusion of the 2020 Summer Games will have presented a total of 17 Olympic Games and 11 consecutive Games, more than any other U.S. company in both categories. NBCSN, part of the NBC Sports Group, is dedicated to serving passionate sports fans in more than 85 million homes, delivering over 2,400 sporting events annually.
Role Purpose
NBC Sports is looking for a ticker researcher to produce and operate the on-air ticker. The position will require sound editorial judgment, quick decision making, and the ability to interact with the entire production staff during live studio programming. Because the NBCSN ticker is direct to air on every program, the ticker researcher must be able to make editorial decisions, write and edit headlines and sports news stories in a timely fashion. The ticker researcher will be accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of all content and must research newsworthy and sport-specific content for all NBCSN shows and properties. The researcher should be flexible to perform multiple tasks and duties while writing and editing all ticker content.
Responsibilities
Research, write, edit, and fact check all on-air ticker content
Make editorial decisions, write and edit headlines and sports news stories in a real-time environment
Provide NBCSN ticker with real-time scoring, statistics, updates and all sports news information
Write and identify breaking news stories, promotional copy, and program alerts in timely fashion
Collaborate with production team and research staff to craft ticker content for live studio programming, including both show-specific and general sport information
Clearly communicate with the control room leadership, master control, and outside technical and data providers to ensure a sound on-air product
Develop and implement strategy for multiple sport-specific ticker playlists
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year of experience in sports journalism or related field
Additional Qualifications
Must demonstrate excellent journalism, writing and typing skills
Must be detail oriented with a strong knowledge of sports
Must be able to handle breaking news
Understand current sports events
Must be able to handle high volume of work quickly and accurately
Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends and holidays
Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Familiarity of on-air ticker operation is preferred
Self-starter with demonstrated initiative
Strong work ethic, positive attitude and leadership qualities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work on a team and collaborate effectively with others
Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment