Weekend Multiplatform News Content Producer, NBC Chicago

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$65,000.00/yr - $/yr

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry‑leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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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.

WMAQ‑TV, NBC Chicago is looking for a multiplatform content producer to work with our team of exceptional journalists to use story‑centricity to create compelling and engaging stories for our broadcast and digital platforms.

• Work closely with the Platform Managers, Daypart Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors, to create high‑quality and informative news stories with integrity and accuracy
• Produce, write, edit, and publish news stories for all WMAQ’s news platforms, including broadcast, website, streaming channels, and OTT apps
• Use strong organizational skills to work quickly to meet fast‑paced deadlines
• Participate in editorial planning sessions and provide original story ideas
• Add content to our digital and social platforms in conjunction with our dedicated digital content team
• Fill in as broadcast line producer when needed on WMAQ newscasts and special programs
• Field‑produce for special segments, programs and/or newscasts
• Take ownership of assigned stories by gathering information, making calls and booking guests as needed

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS:

• A strong sense of story and compelling visual style
• Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A desire to play an active role in the editorial process
• Strategic thinking, research, and organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with news writing, producing, and desktop editing across multiple platforms and social media
• Proven experience in video editing for news or broadcast environments.
• Strong skills in graphics creation
• Ability to work overnight shift, weekends, longer hours, and varying shifts as assigned to meet production and broadcast deadlines
• Must be willing to work in severe weather emergencies and/or extended news coverage
• Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy in a fast‑paced environment
• Must have the ability to organize and manage priorities under tight deadlines and high‑pressure situations; must have the ability to multi‑task and adapt quickly to change
• Deep knowledge of current events and top news stories

At NBC we love to have diversity at the workplace and encourage our employees to have a variety of skills. We would highly value if you are:

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
• Pioneering spirit with a…