Video Desk Senior Producer, NBC News Digital

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

1d • $115,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NBC News Digital Newsgathering unit is looking for our next great Senior Video Producer. This is a wonderful opportunity to work at the core of NBC News's newsgathering operation in a highly collaborative environment, producing video content for NBCNews.com and mobile and social platforms while helping lead the Video Desk's daily editorial operation.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience producing and editing video for digital, social, and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in nonlinear editing systems like Avid or Premiere.
• Strong journalistic writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Familiarity with AP Style and SEO best practices.
• Experience 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.
• Familiarity with analytics tools.
• 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.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to provide direction, feedback and mentorship to other producers.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with editorial teams, colleagues and management.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or other discipline emphasizing storytelling and multimedia creation or equivalent level 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

• Help lead a team of producers across NBC News bureaus on the acquisition, selection, editing, publishing and distribution of live and on-demand video content.
• Lead daily editorial coverage during assigned shifts, helping prioritize coverage, delegate assignments and make timely editorial decisions.
• Monitor and review incoming feeds, NBC off-air and digital streaming channels, publishing relevant clips to be embedded on articles and blogs, as well as delivery to external partners and platforms.
• Edit user-generated videos and raw feeds, adding graphics to enhance context and reporting.
• Prepare onscreen graphics (banner, locator, identifier) for supplemental live streams.
• Route feeds for simulcasts, live streams and/or recording purposes.
• Write text to be used for headlines and captions as well as on-screen graphics.
• Select, edit and publish images to promote video clips.
• Resurface relevant past interviews and footage from the archives.
• Use analytics tools to help make data-informed decisions, helping to maximize ROI.
• Help teams identify and address problems quickly when they arise.
• Oversee the work of producers, delegate assignments and provide editorial feedback and coaching through the editing and publishing process.
• Participate in editorial and big-picture planning meetings.
• Assist the Director of Digital Video with coverage planning, scheduling and staffing.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new hires.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights and weekends as news dictates.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree