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Writer/Producer
NBC Universal
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Writer/Producer, KXAS
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
Job Purpose: NBCUniversal’s Owned Television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, KXAS TV, is looking for a Newscast Writer/Producer. As an NBC5 Writer/Producer, you will be creating content for the most innovative news organization in Texas.
• Craft content using excellent writing and editing skills as well as your own unique vision.
• Write for a variety of newscasts as assigned.
• Build stories and newscasts while leading a team of associate producers, reporters, and anchors.
• Work with newscast directors, promotion teams, graphics artists and newsroom staff to coordinate the production of newscasts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a daily newscast writer/producer
• Ability to create urgent and interesting news copy
• Skilled social media user, who uses Facebook, Twitter and other platforms to build content and attract viewers
• Proven track record of boothing live events and newscasts
Eligibility Requirements:
• External applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (Note- job #BR)
• Must have the ability to work any shift
• Must be able to work in Dallas/Fort Worth
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must accept Solutions as NBC Universal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program
Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Knowledge of libel law and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Intense familiarity and interest in current news events.
• Strong Organizational Skills.