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Producer
NBC Universal
Newton, MA, 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.
Responsibilities
The NECN 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
Qualifications/Requirements
College degree Required
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
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Willingness to 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.
Must be willing to work at the station in Newton, MA.
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
Desired Characteristics
Experience line producing breaking news
Excellent tease-writing skills
High degree of flexibility in scheduling and assignments
Driven interest in current events & local issues