Producer, NBC10 Boston

Full-time

Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The NBC10 Boston News Producer will be responsible for news of the day, special coverage, in-depth stories, breaking news and other news-related content as needed.

Job Duties:

Responsible for the content and overall production of the local newscasts
Oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with all members of the news team
Stack the rundown and manage the on-air broadcast from the control room
Contribute story ideas for the newscast and work closely with reporters to execute those ideas
Produce news stories and specials as assigned
Oversee and write the news briefs and daily promos when needed
Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air
Copy-edit reporter scripts as well as all newscast copy
Must work a flexible schedule when needed to cover other shifts and breaking news
Field produce stories for the on-air newscast and other news content platforms
Ensure accuracy of and update information for the on-air news ticker/crawl at the bottom of the screen
Anticipated shift for this role: weekend mornings with support for the morning shows 3 days a week

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years' experience in television news line producing
Minimum of 3 years' experience of technical skills in news production including creating show rundowns
Must be proficient in desktop editing

Desired Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent experience preferred
Excellent tease-writing skills
High degree of flexibility in scheduling and assignments
Driven interest in current events & local issues

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work on-site at the office in Needham, MA
Willingness to travel and work overtime and on weekends with short notice
Ability to work any of a 24/7 shift including holidays and weekends, and respond to breaking news events
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCU worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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