NBCUniversal
media and entertainment
Reporter
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“Reporter at NBCUniversal. Skills: reporting, anchoring, writing, research, interviewing, editorial judgment. presenting live broadcasts including newscasts, breaking news, and special programming. Generate story ideas, research, and write news stories”
Industry & Context.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends, Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment, Must be willing to work in the greater Miami area, Must have a valid driver’s license, Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States, Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a television reporter, Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field, Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal), Able to present stories on air in a professional manner during pre-packaged reports and live interviews, Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment, Excellent writing skills, able to write clear, concise, compelling, conversational and accurate copy, Must be able to work a flexible schedule: overtime, weekends, holidays, breaking news scenarios, Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories, Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
Nice to Have
Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment, Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories, understanding of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel and slander, Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment, Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization, Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired, Creative and highly organized, Detail oriented, Knowledge of non-linear editing and shooting workflow, Experience being actively engaged in editorial processes and meetings
What You'll Do.
presenting live broadcasts including newscasts
and special programming
and write news stories
Present fair and accurate stories
Actively participate in daily editorial meetings with story pitches of interest to our viewers
Communicate with news producers
Stay informed regarding current events on a national and international level
and set up the content and interviews
present fair and accurate stories
Gathering and verifying news information and preparing for presentation on air
Develop and maintain contacts with community
political leaders and activists and key figures
Develop enterprise and exclusive content
Collaborate with producers
managers and photographers to conceptualize
write and produce stories
Generate a wide variety of story ideas
research and set up the content and interviews
Gather and verify information through interviews
observation and research
Communicate with news producers
assignment editors and managers regarding story development
progress in the field and/or breaking news stories
Stay informed regarding current events on a national
international and regional level
Covers other positions and shows as needed including specials
such assignments will be assigned by the Executive Producer
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with producers, managers and photographers to conceptualize, write and produce stories; Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
Communication Scope
Excellent writing skills, able to write clear, concise, compelling, conversational and accurate copy; Communicate with news producers, assignment editors, photographers; Communicate with news producers, assignment editors and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories; Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired
Process & Methodology
manage multiple assignments concurrently
Full Job 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 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, DreamWorks 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. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. 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. The Back Up Anchor/ Reporter will be responsible for presenting live broadcasts including newscasts, breaking news, and special programming. The Anchor/ Reporter must have a strong editorial background, follows current news events, contributes to the gathering of information for broadcast and can anchor with a high degree of skill. Generate story ideas, research, and write news stories. Present fair and accurate stories. Actively participate in daily editorial meetings with story pitches of interest to our viewers. Communicate with news p
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