Marketing Promo Producer Trainee, NBC7 San Diego

The Marketing Promo Producer Trainee Program is a 12-18 month accelerated program to train early career Marketing Promo Producers in our local NBC San Diego station. The Marketing Promo Producer Trainee is assigned a mentor who is an experienced staff member. Marketing Promo Producer Trainees also undergo an intense week-long orientation filled with workshops, lunches with guest speakers and leaders, and formal training.

Daily responsibilities to include:

• Writing topical promos for daily newscasts
• Editing promos for on-air use
• Topical social media posts for daily topical news using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tik Tok 
• Attending daily news meetings for assignments
• Work with NBC and Telemundo Promotion Managers on division wide initiatives

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Experience
• 1-2 years of experience in a newsroom, tv station, advertising agency or digital platform  
• 1-2 years of experience in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, and/or Motion Animation
• Must pass newsroom writing test

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be willing to work at the location in San Diego, CA
• Must be willing to travel for assignments
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Broadcast Communications, Marketing, and/or Journalism
• Background in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, and/or Motion Animation
• Strong writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Ability to work with people and build relationships with other departments
• Understanding of and experience on social media platforms
• Exposure to non-linear editing/shooting
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box
• May have had film or web video projects
• Experience with commercial production or copy writing
• Spanish language skills preferred 
• This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $50,000 - $65,000

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].