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Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

ABOUT GLOBAL TV DISTRIBUTION

NBCUniversal Global Distribution is responsible for the sales and distribution of NBCUniversal product to all forms of television and streaming platforms in over 200 territories across the globe.  This includes a rich library of more than 6,000 feature films and 170,000 television episodes, including current and classic titles, non-scripted programming, sports, news, animation, long-form and short-form programming, and locally produced content from around the world.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Audience Development, the Associate Content Producer will support the growth of NBCUniversal's portfolio of conflict-driven daytime talk shows, including Jerry Springer, Maury, Steve Wilkos, and Karamo, by creating and publishing high-performing, platform-native video across YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat.  You will transform a deep archive of episodic content into engaging clips and compilations, editing videos with motion graphics, subtitles, and other creative elements to maximize audience retention. You will also own the end-to-end publishing process, ensuring content is optimized through titles, thumbnails, and metadata to drive reach, engagement, and monetization.  The role requires operating at pace, publishing high volumes of content and reacting quickly to trends and audience behavior to keep the portfolio culturally relevant. Using performance data and platform analytics, the associate will continuously refine content and formats, contributing to revenue growth while maintaining NBCUniversal's editorial, creative, and compliance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use and generate briefs to creatively interpret and deliver on budgetary aims.
• Edit and publish videos using Adobe Premiere and/or bulk asset upload and creation products.
• Deliver video thumbnails, channel banners, animated gifs and endcards.
• Regularly contribute to discussions regarding channel success, offering ideas for building audiences and revenue.
• Regularly report to senior management on channel performance.
• Manage workflow and scheduling via Airtable.
• Ensure creative assets are labelled, archived and managed correctly.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in creative arts and design, graphic design, digital media and creative computing or similar.
• Portfolio that highlights individual creative flair within a commercial context.
• Minimum of one year's experience gained in a digital media environment.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Immersed in the social media landscape and willing to recommend latest trends and ideas.
• Strong creative flair and originality with the ability to operate at volume in a commercial division.
• Proven track-record in generating instantly arresting content at speed in a high-output team.
• Ability to create clips and compilations from master files with at least intermediate-level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail ensuring output meets a high standard.
• Confidence in generating and championing original ideas.
• Passion for generating assets that deliver high viewing and engagement.
• Strong interest in the AVOD landscape and audience expectations.
• Openness to feedback and the ability to work creatively and collaboratively within a growing, entrepreneurial unit.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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.

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: $75,000 - $85,000 

Additional Information

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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].