Creative Content Writer and Producer
NBC Entertainment
Universal City, CAThis is a Full Time Job
The Writer/Producer, Creative Content at NBC Entertainment sits on the writing team within the Creative Content group and supports our marketing initiatives for multiple platforms. This person is a dynamic storyteller who can master the NBC voice and engage our viewers with polished writing and fresh ideas for various marketing needs across the organization. They also have a deep understanding of social media and are able to produce and even capture video content that excites fans.
Responsibilities:
• Be an engaged, active member of a creative team that collaborates and exchanges ideas daily
• Display strength in multiple styles of writing, including commercial-level concept and script writing for promos, as well as traditional marketing copy
• Comfortable pitching your ideas in meetings and in front of executives
• Act as the point person for all writing needs on assigned NBC shows, from pre-premiere to the season finale and beyond, becoming an expert in the characters, talent, storylines, popular moments, and more
• Lead group brainstorming sessions for assigned shows and contribute to all other brainstorming sessions
• Craft and edit your writing with a clear understanding of the NBC brand voice
• Partner closely with multiple teams and departments to tailor your writing to different audiences and platforms while staying aligned with approved strategy
• Proofread copy, ads, and other marketing tactics with a fine-tuned attention to detail, signing off before they are shipped
• Work seamlessly with creative directors, producers, editors, and fellow writers
• Produce engaging social video content for your shows from concept to execution
• Capture social-forward content on set with talent
• Stay on top of cultural, digital, and social trends to identify content and messaging that will appeal to our viewers
Some Examples of What You Will Write Include:
• Smart, commercial-level, and on-brand original scripts for promos in all genres
• Clever and strategic key art taglines
• Clear and digestible show descriptions
• Social-forward concepts and scripts for behind-the-scenes and EPK shoots
• SEO-friendly and enticing show titles
• Engaging titles, descriptions, and easily searchable metadata for social posts
• Highly-clickable thumbnail copy for digital/social
• And more!
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
• 2 years of experience writing for an entertainment or gaming company, creative agency, or in-house creative studio
• A proactive sense of urgency when it comes to projects, deadlines, and assignments
• Strong proofreading skills with an eye for grammatical and visual details
• A flair for short and sweet copy that speaks to both traditional and digital-first audiences
• An eye for visual storytelling and understanding of how to craft fan-centric content
• An affinity for strategic thinking and a grasp of how messaging relates to images
• Writing samples that showcase your voice and range
• An independent problem-solver who thinks strategically
• Able to navigate feedback gracefully while managing quick deadlines, approvals, and last-minute changes
Desired Characteristics
• Basic Adobe Premiere editing skills preferred
• An understanding of digital video production and post-production
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Final Draft, Airtable, Veritone, Frame.io, Dropbox, Adobe Premiere, TikTok, and YouTube
Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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 - $95,000
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Salary/Benefits
$70,000.00
- 95,000.00
per year