Film Script Writer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description

Produce, write, and edit content in both languages across broadcast, digital, and social platforms

• Line-produce newscasts or content streams, building rundowns and ensuring smooth execution from start to finish
• Collaborate with assignment desk, reporters, anchors, managers, and digital teams to plan and deliver daily coverage
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging scripts, headlines, and copy that connect with multilingual audiences
• Translate and adapt content to maintain accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance
• Contribute story ideas and participate in editorial meetings, helping shape coverage decisions
• Monitor breaking news and adjust rundowns and scripts in real time, maintaining composure in high-pressure situations
• Edit video and incorporate graphics to enhance storytelling across platforms
• Maintain strong awareness of local and national news, with a deep understanding of the Philadelphia market
• Ensure all content meets journalistic standards for accuracy, fairness, and credibility

• Must be bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish , with strong written and verbal communication skills in both
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to write, edit, and produce content under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards
• Willingness to join AFTRA as this position may be covered by the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement
• Experience line-producing newscasts
• Experience editing content on a desktop editing system
• Ability to make priority decisions under a deadline
• Strong ability to deliver news as it is developing on all platforms
• Team player mentality
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.