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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

NBC Connecticut is looking for a content producer to collaborate with our team of exceptional journalists to create engaging and compelling content for our broadcast and digital platforms. 

This is an overnight position. 

Here You Can: 

• Take charge of the big headlines with innovative showcasing and storytelling 
• Create memorable newscasts for television and digital platforms 
• Produce, write, and edit segments as assigned 
• Collaborate with an experienced award-winning team 
• Innovate by participating in long-form projects for our streaming services 
• Contribute ideas for stories based on the NBC Connecticut News Strategy 
• Fill in as a producer when needed on other NBC CT newscasts 
• Develop within the NBC Owned station group 

The ideal candidate will: 

• Play an active role in the editorial process 
• Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Have basic editing skills on non-linear programs 
• Have strategic thinking, researching and organizational skills 
• Haveexcellent time-management skills, prioritize assignments to meet deadlines 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/cover letter throughnbcunicareers.comto be considered 
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT 
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any shift including holidays and weekends with short notice 
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift 
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 
• Required on site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism 
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms 
• A focus on keeping up to date on news and current events in Connecticut 
• Pioneering spirit with a desire and urgency to learn emerging technologies and invent the future 
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under deadline 
• Stay connected with local news in our communities through emails, social media, and news releases 
• Understanding of social media 

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.

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].