Multiplatform News Content Producer – NBC 5 Chicago

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.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.WMAQ-TV, NBC Chicago is looking for a multiplatform content producer to work with our team of exceptional journalists to create compelling and engaging stories for our broadcast and digital platforms.Here You Will:

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

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 3 years’ experience with news writing, producing, and desktop editing across multiple platforms and social media

Ability to work overnight shift, weekends, longer hours, and varying shifts as assigned to meet production and broadcast deadlines

Deep knowledge of current events and top news stories

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS: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:

Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms

Pioneering spirit with a desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future

Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions under deadline

Experience working or living in the Chicago area market

Able to cultivate new information from outside sources to generate creative story ideas and gather reliable information for news content

Knowledgeable in navigating the internet to find stories and information

Able to excel and be productive within a fast-paced and multi-cultural news team environment

Bilingual skills in English and Spanish with the ability to speak and write fluently in both languages

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bewillingtowork inChicago, IL

Submita resume/CVthrough www.nbcunicareers.comto be considered for this position

Have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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