Associate Producer, Short-Form Video

This is a Full Time Job

NBC News Digital Video Productions is seeking a creative journalist to produce, script, shoot and edit news stories for its short-form video team, dayside Wednesday through Sunday. Responsibilities include but are not limited to creating original social videos for NBC News and our Gen Z news brand Stay Tuned; helping evolve the overall social video presence of these news brands with a focus on vertical video for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and the NBC News app, and other potentially emerging platforms; identifying key news moments and figuring out the best companion vertical video.

This position is located in New York and represented by the News Guild – NY CWA.

Responsibilities
• Follow the biggest news stories and latest developments around them for possible vertical video treatment
• Stay abreast of stories being pursued across NBC News platforms and shows and spot opportunities in vertical video around planned or developing coverage
• Pitch, research, shoot, and edit original social video for NBC News and Stay Tuned across various social platforms including Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram
• Collaborate with other producers, reporters, editors and correspondents to bring stories to life
• Experiment with new formats native to each social platform
• Stay up to date on important news stories and stay true to our news standards
• Have a pulse on what trends are percolating on social platforms

Qualifications
• 1 or more years of producing, shooting, and editing social video
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• Fluent in the culture of social media and online communities – especially TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat
• An understanding of social analytics tools
• Experience shooting on iPhone for social
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Premiere and social in-app editing tools
• Willingness to occasionally work extended hours based on news demands and deadlines
• Flexibility to respond to breaking news situations outside of regular working hours

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to absorb feedback on content performance
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once
• Ability to pivot quickly to breaking news assignments and adjust priorities as needed

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: $65,000- $80,000

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