Video Desk Associate Producer, NBC News Digital

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NBC News Digital Newsgathering unit is looking for an Associate Producer to join our video team. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the core of NBC News’s newsgathering operation in a highly collaborative environment, producing short-form video content for NBCNews.com and mobile and social platforms.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience producing and editing video for digital, social and/or mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with nonlinear editing systems such as Avid and Premiere.
• Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices.
• Experience with or familiarity with content management/online publishing systems.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in current events and a superior eye for spotting compelling video.
• Experience crafting fair and accurate headlines and informative captions.
• Basic photo editing skills.
• Speedy decision-making and quick reactions to newsworthy topics.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
• Ability to take direction well and provide self-direction.
• Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments well under extreme deadlines.
• Must be willing to work in New York City.
• Must be able to provide examples of work.
• Applicants may be asked to complete a writing test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or another discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Further background in broadcast news production.
• Experience with Avid video editing is a plus.
• Knowledge of NBC News policies, guidelines and practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NBC News producers and editors in New York and across NBC News bureaus on the acquisition, selection, editing, publishing and distribution of live and on-demand video content.
• Monitor and review incoming feeds, NBC off-air and digital streaming channels to identify compelling video and newsworthy moments.
• Edit user-generated videos and raw feeds, adding graphics to enhance context and reporting.
• Write text to be used for headlines and captions as well as on-screen graphics.
• Tag video content with editorially relevant metadata.
• Select, edit and publish images to promote video clips.
• Resurface relevant past interviews and footage from the archives.
• Help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and weekends as news dictate.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a variety of other discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree