Job 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 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

The Digital/Social Producer plays a major role in the day-to-day execution of NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra’s online news strategy, working with other local digital team members to ensure the offering is consistently up-to-the-minute, differentiated, impactful and relevant to local users. The role combines attention to detail, rapid response, editorial judgment and flair, and consistent day-to-day execution and project-management responsibilities within a 24/7 newsgathering operation.

• Create and edit vertical video content for use on the social media platforms of NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more
• Gather, edit, package and publish local news content – focusing on (but not limited to) News, Weather and Traffic – on the NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra websites, our mobile apps and social media platforms
• Write text articles, publish video clips from our shows and edit image galleries according to the local editorial “voice”
• Program key related index pages for editorial impact, audience appeal and timeliness
• Gather and package relevant content around key stories from a range of external sources, feeds and content types
• Execute all publishing workflows for video, images and text, including publishing to social media platforms
• Enforce editorial style guides, standards and practices
• Use social media tools to monitor and report news, find sources and leads for stories.
• Monitor mainstream and social media for story ideas and competitive intelligence
• Identify buzz-worthy stories of the day and engage your local audience across multiple platforms
• Ensure that NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra’s social media accounts are engaging and timely sources of breaking news, and, where appropriate, source individual journalists from the station
• Write for NBC10 Boston and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra where appropriate
• Coordinate with promotions, marketing, and on-air to leverage promotional assets driving audience to social channels
• Live-blogging and livestreaming of events and breaking news

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: $70,000 - $110,000

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in communication, journalism or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience working in print, online or television news in a medium to large sized market.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the site
• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA 
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation 
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift

Desired Characteristics

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
• Proficient in Social Media platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• Experience with video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
• On-camera experience preferred but not required
• Experience with WordPress, Dalet, WildMoka, Social Flow, Slack, Parse.ly, Sprout and DOMO systems a plus
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news; combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair
• Flexible, with a willingness to undertake shift work associated with working for a 24/7 news operation.
• Experience working in content management systems required
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and writing intros and leads to video online content
• Ability to work in a team and across all departments and locations, ensuring a smooth running web site and social media platforms that are 100% accurate without typos or errors

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.

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].

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