Content Producer, NBC Connecticut

Description

You will join the station's news team as a content producer, working alongside journalists to build engaging, compelling stories for broadcast and digital.

The station is part of the company's owned station group, so there is room to grow across it.

The company is a major media and entertainment business with film, television, streaming and theme park operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead coverage of major headlines, showing them in fresh ways through storytelling.
• Produce memorable newscasts for television and digital platforms.
• Produce, write and edit segments as assigned.
• Pitch story ideas that fit the station's news strategy.
• Work with an experienced, award-winning team.
• Fill in as producer on other station newscasts when needed.
• Take an active part in the editorial process.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree.
• Have at least one year of related work experience, or equivalent experience.
• Communicate well in writing, speaking and one-to-one settings.
• Have basic editing skills on non-linear systems.
• Think strategically, research thoroughly and stay organized.
• Manage your time well, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Desired: a bachelor's degree in communications or journalism.
• Desired: working knowledge of several media platforms.
• Desired: a habit of keeping up with news and current events in Connecticut.
• Desired: a pioneering attitude, with a drive to learn new technologies and help shape what comes next.
• Desired: the ability to solve problems, decide quickly and act decisively under deadline.
• Desired: keeping in touch with local news in the communities through email, social media and news releases.
• Desired: an understanding of social media.

Conditions

Work full-time on site at a worksite designated by the company.

Be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.

Keep a flexible schedule, able to work any shift, including holidays and weekends, on short notice.

Be able to work any shift in a 24 x 7 rotation.

Have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Be covered by Solutions, the company's alternative dispute resolution program.

The company is committed to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• Eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a range of discounts and perks.
• Full details of the benefits are on the Benefits page of the company careers website.