Content Producer
Content Producer, Consumer & Investigative
NBC Universal is now hiring Content Producer, Consumer & Investigative.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- NBC4 is looking for a hands-on Consumer and Investigative Content Producer to join our award winning News department
- Responsible for researching, writing, editing, producing and gathering content for investigative and consumer stories. Will work closely with management, editorial staff and reporters
- Responsible for creating daily consumer and investigative stories as well as long form reports
- Provide editorial guidance; establish contacts in the field, manage tips and public records requests, compose open records requests, and conduct interviews
- Take ownership for the overall coverage of investigative and consumer content on all of NBC4’s platforms, including but not limited to broadcast, digital and web
- Perform investigations which may include undercover work or surveillance as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production
- Minimum 3 years’ experience writing, producing and editing day-of-air news stories on a desktop editing system
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job#: 7759BR)
- Must be willing to work in Burbank, CA
- Willingness to work non-traditional business days/hours, travel and work long hours, and on weekends with short notice
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be 18 years of age
BENEFITS:
- Significant experience in the news environment and strong journalistic skills
- Experience in consumer and investigative newsgathering and/or production
- Experience partnering with legal and working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations as they relate to investigations, undercover content and hidden cameras
- Strong CAR (Computer Assisted Reporting) skills
- Basic understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing preferred
- Basic understanding and demonstration of multi-media file formats and strong computer skills
- Strong computer research skills, and working knowledge of analyzing data
- Significant experience in the news environment and strong journalistic skills
- Ability to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility
- Creatively deliver news as it develops on all current and future platforms
- A pioneering spirit with desire learn emerging technologies and invent the future
- Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
- Passionately develops and presents story ideas
- Invested and engaged in the local community and authentically understands and represents local viewer interest
NBC Universal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer promoting diversity in the workplace. We invite and encourage response from women, persons of color, veterans and the disabled.
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