Job Description

Role Purpose: NBCDFW. com is looking for an intelligent and highly motivated Digital Producer to produce content for station’s various platforms, as well as manage social media platforms. The Digital Producer will help with broadcast newsroom collaboration, write and produce several stories per day as well as manage NBCDFW. com social media accounts through consistent, engaging and on-brand posts. This individual should have excellent writing, editing and influencing skills.

Responsibilities:

• Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by working with reporters in the field, the news assignment desk and independent sources alike.
• Manage production of articles, videos and slideshows for a variety of platforms.
• Curate the homepage and various other subsections.
• Assist in managing a group of regular contributors.
• Produce all news sections, including the homepage and contribute to local franchises.
• Work with senior editors at Local Media’s national editorial center in Miami and New York.
• Be an advocate for NBCDFW. com in the newsroom and beyond.
• Manage the social media strategy for NBCDFW.
• Help grow the main brand social media account pages through thoughtful, engaging posts with relevant content that deliver on key metrics.
• Contribute to the overall editorial strategy on a variety of platforms.
• Monitor social media channels for breaking news and breaking sports news.
• Engage with viewers who reach out through social media channels.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines.
• Understanding of SEO and ability to implement strategies to elevate content.

Eligibility Requirements :

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www. nbcunicareers. com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Dallas/Fort Worth area just south of DFW airport
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required
• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

Desired Qualifications:

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Some experience as an editor, writer or producer at a news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines
• Exceptional communication skills
• Knowledge of TV and web writing
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for engagement.
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
• Experience in editing video for multiple platforms.
• Experience in a news environment
• Experience with WordPress VIP, SocialFlow, Adobe Premiere, Canva a plus.
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of the DFW area considered a plus
• Team player mentality

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.