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Digital/Social Media Producer
NBC Universal
Chicago, IL, 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
NBCChicago.com covers essential local news, culture, entertainment and lifestyle information from the standpoint of a true insider. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Digital Content Producer to produce up-to-the-minute, impactful and relevant content for NBCChicago.com, the WMAQ-TV station website and our other digital news platforms. The role combines attention to detail, rapid response and excellent editorial judgment, as well as consistent day-to-day execution and project-management responsibilities. Our candidate must also be a leader for broadcast newsroom collaboration.
JOB DUTIES:
Curate the city site homepage during a key digital daypart. Gather, edit, package and publish local news content on the NBC 5 website, NBC 5 mobile app and social media
Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by collaborating with assignment desk, reporters, news staff and independent sources
Update, monitor and respond as the voice of NBC 5 on social channels
Use social media to quickly and effectively report news, find news sources and leads for stories, and engage our audience
Create multimedia content to enhance daily news coverage (i.e. video, live streams, slideshows)
Produce all news sections of the website, including the homepage, and contribute to local franchises.
Assist in managing a group of regular contributors to the website
Coach on-air talent in social media profiles and posts, developing innovative suggestions for increased visibility
Write text articles, publish video clips from our shows and edit image galleries according to the local editorial voice
Execute all publishing workflows for video, images and text, including publishing to social media platforms
Enforce editorial style guides, standards and practices
Identify buzz-worthy stories of the day and engage our local audience across multiple platforms
Solicit user-generated content to enhance both on-air and online news coverage
Coordinate with news producers to cross-promote on-air and online content
Be an advocate for NBCChicago.com in the newsroom and beyond
Qualifications/Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 4 years of experience as an editor, writer or producer at a major news organization that creates content under continuous deadlines.
Proven portfolio showcasing strong writing and outstanding overall communication skills.
Must be willing and able to work weekends and evenings.
BS/BA degree required, preferably in journalism, political science or English.
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered a candidate for this position
Desired Characteristics
Working knowledge of content management and video editing tools
Proficient in writing in English and Spanish
Blogging, wire service, newspaper rewrite or 24-hour cable news background
Experience with social media, editing video and creating slideshows
Desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
Excellent editing, writing and management skills, as well as experience in telling stories through videos, photos and multimedia packages
Knowledge of the Chicago area and experience in broadcast newsrooms, local news or other news arena is a big plus