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Base pay range
$65,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr
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
WMAQ‑TV, NBC Chicago is looking for a multiplatform content producer to work with our team of exceptional journalists to use story‑centricity to create compelling and engaging stories for our broadcast and digital platforms.
HERE YOU WILL:
Work closely with the Platform Managers, Daypart Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors, to create high‑quality and informative news stories with integrity and accuracy
Produce, write, edit, and publish news stories for all WMAQ’s news platforms, including broadcast, website, streaming channels, and OTT apps
Use strong organizational skills to work quickly to meet fast‑paced deadlines
Participate in editorial planning sessions and provide original story ideas
Add content to our digital and social platforms in conjunction with our dedicated digital content team
Fill in as broadcast line producer when needed on WMAQ newscasts and special programs
Field‑produce for special segments, programs and/or newscasts
Take ownership of assigned stories by gathering information, making calls and booking guests as needed
Qualifications
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS:
A strong sense of story and compelling visual style
Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
A desire to play an active role in the editorial process
Strategic thinking, research, and organizational skills
Excellent time management skills to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
Minimum 2 years’ experience with news writing, producing, and desktop editing across multiple platforms and social media
Proven experience in video editing for news or broadcast environments.
Strong skills in graphics creation
Ability to work overnight shift, weekends, longer hours, and varying shifts as assigned to meet production and broadcast deadlines
Must be willing to work in severe weather emergencies and/or extended news coverage
Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
Must have the ability to organize and manage priorities under tight deadlines and high‑pressure situations; must have the ability to multi‑task and adapt quickly to change
Deep knowledge of current events and top news stories
CHARACTERISTICS:
At NBC we love to have diversity at the workplace and encourage our employees to have a variety of skills. We would highly value if you are:
Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
Pioneering spirit with a desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions under deadline
Experience working or living in the Chicago area market
Able to cultivate new information from outside sources to generate creative story ideas and gather reliable information for news content
Knowledgeable in navigating the internet to find stories and information
Able to excel and be productive within a fast‑paced and multi‑cultural news team environment
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Be willing to work in Chicago, IL
Submit a resume/CV through to be considered for this position
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.
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.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Production
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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