Job Description
NBCU Academy News Reporter Associate - NBC | Telemundo - Philadelphia
- 1800 Arch St., Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA
- Full-time
- Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
Company Description
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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.
Job Description
The News Reporter Associate is part of NBCU Local Television Stations’ Development Program. The program aims to develop talented journalists from diverse backgrounds to become great television reporters. The program is well suited to attract television or digital journalists early in their careers or experienced print journalists interested in transitioning to television as on-air reporters.
The program will include a significant investment in training and coaching to equip the selected participants with the skills necessary to develop into successful television reporters.
NBC10/Telemundo62 in Philadelphia is searching for a News Reporter Associate. This entry-level position is designed to grow a talented and motivated journalist passionate about storytelling and covering the communities we serve.
Responsibilities / Job Duties:
- Creative thinker who will be responsible for creating multi-platform innovative and compelling content that differentiates our work from our competitors
- Collaborate with the multi-platform editorial team to brainstorm and develop story ideas
- Write engaging news stories, adhering to strict deadlines
- Produce accurate and reliable news reports across various platforms
- Different storytelling and editing techniques for various platforms, including linear, social media, and streaming
- Research and write scripts for news content
- Build skills around conducting interviews, developing solid news judgment, preparing and performing stand-ups, and producing a professional news package.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Journalism or Communication.
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience as a reporter or Multi-Media Journalist
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative thinking and a passion for creating innovative and compelling content
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness to learn from experienced journalists and adapt to changing industry trends
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) written and verbal is a plus
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights
- Must be willing to submit a background investigation
- Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
- Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
- All interested individuals must submit a Demo Reel and resume/CV through the www.nbcunicareers.com site
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Additional Information
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