Digital Documentary & Enterprise Video Producer
NBC News
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This is a Full Time Job
NBC News Digital is looking for a talented producer to join its Digital Docs and Enterprise team. This new role will report to the Editorial Director and will create innovative, mid-form and long-form, in-depth news stories for NBC News. We’re looking for a strong editorial producer who sees the documentary, video forensics, docuspecial, and long-form narrative opportunities in a hard news cycle. They should have a knack for knowing how to report and tell character-driven stories that resonate well beyond a fast-moving news cycle and know how to distill editorial complexity into the video medium.
This role requires experience in pitching, reporting, pre-production, shooting, field producing, scripting, overseeing and collaborating with video editors, working with the motion graphics team, vetting their pieces with standards and legal, and fact-checking your video pieces. The candidate should have strong news and story instincts, a proven track record of success producing original reporting, impeccable editorial judgment, and creative approaches to their video pieces. Additionally, the producer should be able to drive projects independently, but also be able to collaborate effectively with correspondents, reporters, producers, and editors throughout the organization when needed. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an iconic media brand on deeply impactful stories and flex creativity as we create docu-style content which air on many of our platforms including NBCNews.com, Peacock, and NBC News NOW.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild-NY CWA.
Responsibilities
• Pitch and develop original story ideas that include compelling interview subjects, strategtic filming opportunities, and strong editorial points.
• Produce stories under deadline and sometimes under tight turnarounds
• Creative vision to conceptualize a longform story from pre-production through post-production
• Craft strong scripts that include a solid structure, story arc, character development and hit the key editorial notes
• Oversee the editing process for video stories, including collaborating with the editors and motion graphics team
• Fact-check stories throughout process from reporting through video production
• Produce all the video assets to accompany the videos when they rollout such as social cuts and assets for marketing and PR, as needed
• Work with Standards & Legal Team to ensure NBC News editorial standards are met
• Develop robust working relationships with correspondents, reporters, producers, and editors across the NBC News to collaborate on stories
• Maintain a real-time grasp of current events and ongoing coverage on NBC News platforms
• Keep a pulse on production styles that could be leveraged for news video stories
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years experience producing mid and long-form high-impact video for a major news organization
• Impeccable editorial judgment and journalistic integrity
• Excellent writing, research, interviewing and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the digital content space and the challenging dynamics behind it
• Medium to strong shooting skills
• Intimate knowledge of the video news production process; familiarity with multi-platforms from social to digital to linear.
• Proven experience elevating storytelling in the 5-25 minute space
• Ability to work independently and also collaboratively across the wider news organization
• Ability to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• Successful candidates will be self-starters who can work effectively under daily deadline pressure
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Must be willing to work in NYC
Desired Characteristics
• Strong storytelling ability
• Natural curiosity with strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• A team player who can slot into multiple roles, either leading a project or assisting
• Strong pre-production and field-producing skills
• Ability to work in a highly creative and deadline-driven environment
• Solution-oriented with proven ability to innovate
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to mentor junior team members on producing and story development
• Strong interpersonal skills
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: $93,000 - $115,000.
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