The Digital/Social Producer plays a major role in the day-to-day execution of NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra’s online news strategy, working with other local digital team members 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. The job may include weekend shifts.
- Create and edit vertical video content for use on the social media platforms of NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more
- Gather, edit, package and publish local news content – focusing on (but not limited to) News, Weather and Traffic – on the NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra 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 Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra’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 Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra where appropriate
- Coordinate with promotions, marketing, and on-air to leverage promotional assets driving audience to social channels
- Live-blogging and livestreaming of events and breaking news
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000
Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in communication, journalism or related field
- At least 3 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 www.nbcunicareers.com site
- Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
- 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
- Proficient in Social Media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
- Experience with video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
- On-camera experience preferred but not required
- Experience with WordPress, Dalet, WildMoka, Social Flow, Slack, Parse.ly, Sprout and DOMO 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 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 and social media platforms that are 100% accurate without typos or errors
Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].
