Freelance Web Producer - NBC Boston & NECN Job at NBCUniversal, Needham Heights, MA

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  • NBCUniversal
  • Needham Heights, MA

Job Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ( initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility ( work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. The Freelance Web Producer plays an important role in the day-to-day execution of NBC10 Boston and NECN’s online news strategy, working with other local web staff to ensure the offering is consistently up-to-the-minute, differentiated, impactful and relevant to local users. The role combines attention to detail, rapid response, editorial judgment and flair, and consistent day-to-day execution and project-management responsibilities within a 24/7 newsgathering operation. Freelance Web Producers can work either remotely or at our offices in Needham, MA. Gather, edit, package and publish local news content – focusing on (but not limited to) News, Weather and Traffic – on the NBC10 Boston and NECN websites, our mobile apps and social media platforms. Write text articles, publish video clips from our shows and edit image galleries according to the local editorial “voice” Program key related index pages for editorial impact, audience appeal and timeliness Gather and package relevant content around key stories from a range of external sources, feeds and content types Execute all publishing workflows for video, images and text, including publishing to social media platforms Enforce editorial style guides, standards and practices Use social media tools to monitor and report news, find sources and leads for stories. Monitor mainstream and social media for story ideas and competitive intelligence. Identify buzz-worthy stories of the day and engage your local audience across multiple platforms Ensure that NBC10 Boston and NECN’s social media accounts are engaging and timely sources of breaking news, and, where appropriate, source individual journalists from the station. Write for NBC10 Boston and NECN where appropriate Work closely with Marketing and Promotions on various promotions and initiatives Coordinate with promotions, marketing, and on-air to leverage promotional assets driving audience to social channels Live-blogging and livestreaming of of events and breaking news Update, monitor, and respond as the voice of NBC10 Boston and NECN social channels Please Note: This is a project/limited term position expected to last 12 months unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. Requirements: Bachelors’ degree in communication, journalism or related field 3-5 years’ experience working in print, online or television news in a medium to large sized market. Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the site Must be willing to submit to a background investigation Must be 18 years or greater Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift Desired Characteristics: Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required Sports background preferred but not required Proficient in social media platforms, such as X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. Proficient with Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Experience shooting and editing video content Experience with WordPress, YouTube, Dalet, Wildmoka, Social Flow, Slack, Parse.ly, Domo, AWS Elemental systems a plus Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news; combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair Flexible, with a willingness to undertake shift work associated with working for a 24/7 news operation. Experience working with social media, marketing products using social networking sites or creating content that lives on such sites Experience of working in content management systems required Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast paced environment Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and writing intros and leads to video online content Ability to work in a team and across all departments and locations, ensuring a smooth running web site that is 100% accurate without typos or errors The estimated hourly rate for this role is $20.00 - $25.00 commensurate with experience. Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. 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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Freelance, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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