Content Producer

This is a Full Time Job

NBC 6 South Florida is looking for a multiplatform content producer whose primary focus will be our 24/7 streaming channel. This content producer will also work with producers, reporters, anchors and the desk to gather elements and assist in the production of newscasts, news stories and special segments.
• Gather, produce, write, update and edit video news content for our streaming, linear and other platforms.
• Build rundowns in news systems including the use of virtual control room technology.
• Consume and be up-to-date on daily news events, be aware of past events, and understand news in the fast-paced South Florida market.
• Collaborate with assignment desk, producers and reporters to research and produce news segments and other content and place on appropriate platform.
• Ensure that we are being live, urgent and relevant on the NBC6 South Florida News streaming channel.
• Ensure all scripts are factually and grammatically accurate.
• Coordinate and monitor the streaming of breaking news, live events and newscasts on our platforms.
• Support reporters, anchors and photographers with content needs.
• Search wires and other partner sources for stories.
• Serve as show producer and assist in the control room when needed.

Qualifications
• Minimum one year of broadcast writing. or multiplatform experience at a news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.
• B.A. degree or equivalent experience in areas such as Journalism, Communications or related field.

Requirements
• Must be able to write on deadline with speed and accuracy.
• Must be available to work overtime, overnight, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required.
• Able to work extended and flexible hours during hurricanes, emergency situations and breaking news.
• Must possess strong journalistic skills, have ability to write and edit broadcast and digital copy.
• Must be self-directed, highly organized and detail oriented.
• Must function well in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment.

Desired Characteristics
• Experience in conversational writing for broadcast and narrative writing in digital.
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms including streaming/digital platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news.
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive news environment.
• Team player mentality.
• Creative approach to storytelling and problem solving.
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadlines.