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Company Description

Forbes Advisor is a new initiative for consumers under the Forbes Marketplace umbrella that provides journalist- and expert-written insights, news and reviews on all things personal finance.

We’re dedicated to helping turn aspirations into reality. We do this by providing consumers with the knowledge and research they need to make informed financial decisions they can feel confident in, so they can get back to doing the things they care about most.

Job Description

Forbes Marketplace is looking for an Editorial Director with editorial and management experience to join the team. With the Editorial Director role, we look to further expand our service-related brands. Current verticals that will fall under this category include are within Personal Finance topics.

Responsibilities:

• Help the VP of Content and Editor in Chief build and scale the Services team and related content efforts across the globe
• Find, recruit and set up editorial teams and content roadmaps in a select group of verticals
• Train and support editorial staff on tools and style guides
• Build best practices for related content strategies, including content, templates, imagery and social media standards
• Leverage data and SEO best practices to create monthly content roadmaps for editorial teams that include explanatory content, how-tos, roundups, best-ofs and product reviews
• Work collaboratively with the business and global editorial teams, creating best practices worldwide for the space
• Create rubrics to rate and rank related products and services for best-ofs

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience in digital media
• Good understanding of service journalism
• Experience with SEO best practices
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Nimble and open to quick changes in strategy
• Experience creating and executing editorial strategy on a large scale

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Ability to work remotely
• Unlimited PTO

Additional Information

Forbes Marketplace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Forbes Marketplace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Forbes Advisor

This is a high end, boutique fitness brand that owns and operates three studios in Los Angeles, CA, as well as a digital subscription service. Our captivating coaches will guide you through a powerful mind and body experience. We think the importance of mental health is a cause that is foundational to our brand. There is a deep connection between our workouts and stress relief, empowerment and focus. In fact, the number one reason our members come back is mental clarity and stress relief!

We are looking for a passionate and supportive leader to oversee their home studio and help align other Los Angeles based studios with training and coaching, business development initiatives as well as company-wide special projects.

The Studio Manager is responsible for all aspects of studio performance, operations and growth, including, but not limited to, sales and local marketing, finance, inventory management, brand standards, facilities and team development. This position will facilitate studio community to help drive membership, revenue, and sales goal. The ideal candidate will be a leader who is self-motivated and has the ability to provide a premier customer experience for all clients.

Studio Manager Responsibilities:

Customer Experience/Growth

• Oversee studio operations and client services including group classes, private training, retail sales, and special studio events.
• Increase studio revenue through membership, client retention, and generating retail sales.
• Create and facilitate a studio community to enhance the member experience.
• Be an expert on our Operating System to help understand and analyze client’s purchase trends and behaviors to drive growth.

Marketing/Business Development

• Drive membership through in-studio events (product sampling, partnerships, and influencer events), studio promotions and outreach.
• Support the marketing team with strategies targeting local market and VIP client/media relationship building.
• Partner with other studios to identify and execute various events/opportunities to grow the brand and member reach across the Los Angeles region.

Team Leadership/Operations

• Foster and develop a high-performing studio by training, motivating and managing the front desk team including managing schedules, verifying staff hours, developing processes and procedures and ensuring local compliance.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of front desk and above team members at any Los Angeles based studios. This includes hosting new hires from other locations as well as working alongside other Studio Managers to develop and coach best practices including policies, procedures and processes.
• Manage the studio’s financials (P&L).
• Assist in studio maintenance (AV Equipment, showers, supply inventory, lockers etc.) to ensure it maintains an upscale fitness atmosphere focused on a premier customer experience.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of the studio to ensure it adheres to brand standard.
• Attend and participate in training programs and management meetings.

Special Projects

• Identifies key initiatives and is the process owner for contributing and participating in company-wide projects (as assigned) that impact the business.

To succeed in this role, you will need

• 3 + years of prior management experience within health and fitness, luxury retail, or hospitality space.
• Must have an affinity and passion for fitness, wellness, and working with others.
• Experience in training and motivating team members.
• Confident in generating sales through management of digital lead, conversions, and daily inquiries about the studio.
• Ability to influence and partner with other senior leaders within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Positivity, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and commitment to established goals.
• Ability to work well under pressure, problem solve, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand accounting principles and cash processing procedures.
• Attention to detail as well as solid organization/time management skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including occasional long hours, early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel).

Additional Qualifications:

• HS Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experienced and knowledgeable of ClubReady and Emma a plus!

Compensation & Benefits:

• PTO, Sick-Leave, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, and 401(k).
• Growth potential within the organization.
• Unlimited use of owned and operated studios and Digital.
• Discounts on retail.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Katherine Akra

We are seeking a full time Assistant editor who will research, write, and edit beauty and style articles for our new online Beauty Tips. Reporting to the Editor in Charge of content, the ideal candidate is a self-starter passionate about beauty and fashion who will write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs. This role will be an amazing opportunity to help build our empowering and inspiring beauty and style platform. We offer a dynamic and growing Contents Marketing team, with iconic, global beauty brands.

Job Description:

• Pitch, write, and edit original content, including evergreen articles, ecommerce and on trend news
• Create content that engages and empowers with lively headlines and on-trend topics.
• Source industry experts to provide background information and excerpts for roundups, reviews, and how-to articles
• Research and write educational and inspirational beauty articles, including service-driven how-to’s, brand features, buying guides, and more
• Write compelling copy for a variety of brand needs: packaging, retail signage, in-store and educational collateral, web product page content for brand site, FAQ, paid media, video/film scripts, social media, press mailers, and emails
• Use your knowledge of SEO and content development to maximize discoverability for organic search, social media and other platforms
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines

Additional Job Description:

Qualifications

• Strong passion and knowledge of beauty products
• Familiarity with digital publishing
• Excellent writing, proofreading, fact-checking, and editing skills
• Ability to tell stories through engaging copy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with SEO best practices
• Experience with content management platforms; WordPress preferred.
• Bachelors in Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, or related field
• Ability to communicate a brand voice
• Can work both independently and collaboratively
• 3 years writing experience at an online publisher, in the beauty space

For consideration please send resume and portfolio to Director of Recruitment [email protected]

Engage Partners Inc.

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. 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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The Promotions-Special Projects Producer is responsible for writing creative copy, editing videos, and making graphics for NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut promotional campaigns. The Promotions- Special Projects Producer will collaborate cross-departmentally to expand our promotional value via linear and non-linear platforms, including social media, over-the-top media, community initiative and lifestyle programming.

In addition to creating memorable promotions for the station’s marketing, the Promotions-Special Projects Producer will also help execute station events and corporate tentpole programs to achieve positive and productive relations between the duopoly and the community. Responsibilities of this position include planning and coordinating with the News Department, talent participation, and news coverage for all events to serve and advance the stations’ community brand. The position will also work directly with members of the public and specific community groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce strong creative marketing ideas that are primarily TV focused, but are inclusive of our overall multi-platform objectives, including digital & OTT efforts.
• Coordinate and produce station PSAs – e.g. Community Connection updates, division initiatives like Clear the Shelters, Supporting Our Schools etc.
• Assist NBC Connecticut’s lifestyle & entertainment show, “CT Live!” with content idea generation & effective production strategy and execution.
• Edit proficiently in Adobe Creative Suite programs (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.)
• Direct, develop, and coordinate NBC Connecticut and Telemundo Connecticut’s relations with local communities in the DMA. Coordinate and execute strategies and programs to achieve positive and productive relations between duopoly and the community. Ensures planning and scheduling is coordinated with News for talent participation and news coverage for all events.
• Act as liaison staff member with affiliated community organizations. Promote station’s programs and image through personal contact with business, industry, and community leaders.
• Manage the stations’ “Snow Monster” vehicle appearances. Work directly with NBC and Telemundo Connecticut meteorologists school appearances. Schedule and travel to local events, lead logistics and on-site activation. Primary lead for Snow Monster merchandise.
• Produce content for social media platforms following digital industry trends (IG, Twitter, FB, TikTok)
• Collaborate with Creative Services team on creation long form content and oversee certain aspects of show production.

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience writing, producing, and editing video for image & topical promotions and participating in station community events.
• Experience in social media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Creative Services department writing, producing, and editing video for image & topical promotions and participating in station community events.
• Exhibit highly conceptual thinking and writing skills. Must be a good storyteller.
• “Hands-on” knowledge of promo editorial process from beginning to end.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results consistently
• Demonstrated excellence in communication and writing skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Superior organizational skills
• Sharp attention to detail
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, but not required

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates 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 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to work at the location in West Hartford, CT.
• Ability to work any of a 24/7 shift, holidays, weekends. Must be available to work on some nights and weekends.
• Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes lifting and carrying remote location equipment (pop up tents, boxes of promotional material, etc.) ranging from 15 pounds to 30 pounds
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Additional Requirements

Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.

Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

NBC Connecticut is looking for a TV and streaming producer to collaborate with our team of exceptional journalists to create engaging and compelling content for our broadcast and digital platforms.

Here You Can

• Take charge of the big headlines with innovative showcasing and storytelling
• Create memorable newscasts for television and digital, including our daily streaming newscast “The Connection”
• Produce and write segments as assigned
• Collaborate with an experienced award-winning team
• Innovate by participating in long-form projects for our streaming services
• Contribute ideas for stories based on the NBC Connecticut News Strategy
• Fill in as a producer when needed on other NBC CT newscasts
• Develop within the NBC Owned station group

What We’re Looking For:

• Play an active role in the editorial process
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strategic thinking, researching and organizational skills
• Excellent time-management skills, prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

Basic Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one year of related-work experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/cover letter through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any shift including holidays and weekends with short notice
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Additional Rquirements
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.

Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.

Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

• Desired Characteristics
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
• A focus on keeping up to date on news and current events in Connecticut
• Pioneering spirit with a desire and urgency to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under deadline
• Stay connected with local news in our communities through emails, social media, and news releases
• Understanding of social media

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal

Bleav is Expanding Our Video Production

Bleav is looking for a motivated video producer and editor with a passion for creating and editing TV shows and videos. Bleav currently features 500 unique audio and video shows, 800 hosts, 150 professional athletes, 2 FAST TV channels, 3 TuneIn radio stations, TV and radio syndications, social media, YouTube, and full production studios in Manhattan Beach.

The ideal candidate is deeply plugged into sports, culture & social media, has the ability to create TV quality graphics, and has an instinct for creating social-media specific videos, ideally doing so on his or her own channels already. The candidate is a quick worker who can take a full-length video to TV or quickly identify a short piece that could get social traction, cut it within a matter of minutes and reformat it for vertical video platforms. This position will be on site at our office in Manhattan Beach, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shoot and edit long-form shows for TV and Youtube and short snackable pieces for social media
• Oversee the quality of content on our TV channels and syndicated shows
• Lead our studios with expert knowledge of equipment
• Create sizzle reels, digital commercials, transitions and high end graphic overlays
• Post producer, inserting high end graphics for television
• Immerse oneself in social video platforms (TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.) to better understand best video practices and evolving trends
• Come with daily, forward-thinking ideas for quick video clips for social channels based on the sports and culture trends of the day

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of work experience editing and/or producing videos, preferably for TV and social media platforms
• Ability to produce top of the line graphics, transitions, and visuals for TV level shows
• Ability to work quickly and cut dozens of clips per day
• Proficient with video editing software (Adobe Premiere preferred)
• Proficient with motion-based software (After Effects preferred)
• Knowledge of social video best practices and how they differ by platform
• Ability to create videos quickly to keep up with and respond to social trends, ideally within a matter of minutes when the situation requires it
• Ability to turn creative briefs and ideas into high-quality videos
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Compensation: Base salary plus benefits

Bleav

The Havas Assistant Producer

CREATIVE CHAMPION

MAKER

PEOPLE PERSON

MASTER OF PROCESS

PROBLEM SOLVER

A bit about us

You will not find a more fun, driven, exciting and creatively stimulating agency to work in than this one. We are an agency on a mission to create the best work with the best people. We want people who are collaborators, doers and makers.

A Havas Creative Producer is part of a team of multi-skilled producers all with their own unique set of abilities and areas of expertise. We expect Creative Producers to have a core skill but also to have capability to produce against multiple other platforms. Your skillset might cover some or all of the following; creative development, digital production, art buying, motion or print production and you will work alongside our specialists in film team. You will have opportunity at Havas to develop your skills based on your areas of interest and this will provide you depth of learning and growth.

At Havas we have great clients with big ambitions and we often work with our partner agencies to produce ideas that go beyond the traditional advertising model. Our family of companies includes Universal Music, Gamesloft, Havas Media as well as many other specialist companies covering everything from events production, design consultancy, web development, social and influencer to name a few. This isn’t a one size fits all kinda agency.

We are extremely proud to be a B Corp. And the first advertising agency to be so! We put people before profit and follow the B Corp guiding principles to make our agency a great place to work with people are the heart. We have a fancy pants office in Kings Cross but offer flexible working for the days you need to work from home as well as a whole host of other great benefits.

The role of the Assistant Producer

In the Havas production department we put creativity at the heart of everything we do. We are creative champions who want to make work we’re proud of and will fight for every great idea.

An assistant producer will work alongside more senior members of the team as well as running their own smaller projects to ensure they run smoothly and seamlessly. The assistant producer needs to be a confident decision-maker that is a clear communicator with a passion for brilliant creative.

Typical day-to-day tasks include:

• Management of small projects e.g. mood films, social animations or design projects
• Support senior producers on larger projects e.g. helping them with diary management, production of animatics, helping prepare for shoots and assisting on the shoot day/s
• Ensure project stay on time and in budget.
• Create structure to creative processes from development right through to production.
• Liaising with members of all departments from accounts through to creative & design.
• Working to provide support on pitches

Skilled & Experience Required:

• 1+ years’ experience, ideally in a creative production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Understanding of both the creative and the production process
• Passion for great creative and to learn from a team of equally passionate and talented people
• Clear and organised manner
• Confidence to lead a team of all levels and expertise in achieving a desired output

Havas London

Media Producer, Matchroom Multi Sport Ltd.

Responsible to: Media and Brand Manager

Key tasks:

–        Support on both written and digital content for Matchroom Multi Sport platforms

–        Daily maintenance and promotion of Nineball.Live across all events (including ensuring VOD content is up to date as well as working closely to further expand archive)

–        Support on live event coverage across social media using publishing platforms such as Grabyo

–        Support the Media and Brand Manager to maintain and improve marketing and content plans around Matchroom Multi Sport events 

–        Assist with press conference planning and set up for on-site events

–        Work with athletes to build their online presence 

–        Generate new ideas for digital content plans and assist with social media activity 

–        To work with the current team on production of video content on site at events with hands-on camera work / editing 

Skills 

–        Degree educated ideally in Journalism/Media/Marketing or alike fields

–        Experienced and confident using Adobe software such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and ideally AfterEffects

–        Experience of using industry standard camera equipment and lighting 

–        A fan of live sport with a basic understanding of 9-ball pool and Snooker  

–        Word Press preferable but not essential

–        Confident communicator at all levels 

–        Be able to use initiative and work independently as well as in a team 

–        Social first thinker with ear to the ground on latest trends

–        Calm under pressure and able to make decisions autonomously

Note

–        Overseas travel is required to the USA/Asia/Europe 

–        Full driving license

–        Office based role in Brentwood, Essex 

Matchroom

This role will be an integral part of the team reporting to the Director of Communications and Outreach, and working with the leadership team of CIRI; this position identifies media for topic areas, develops media strategies and relationships, writes relevant content, including bylined articles, as well as other functions, on our important research topics and CIRI’s goals/outcomes.

A key function is to communicate our research and application tools to appropriate audiences (including media) for awareness of our work, its significance, and its impact on protecting health.

The role will require experience with technical content and technical writing expertise with the ability to develop media pitch strategies, stories, and relationship building with key constituencies.

The PR and Amplification Role Responsibilities Include:

• Work in collaboration with the Director of Communications and Outreach and CIRI leadership to execute the roadmap for maintaining CIRI brand positioning both off and online for multiple target audiences and project initiatives
• Ability to develop relevant content for distribution to applicable media (and other) audiences
• Ability to write about technical topics and research while translating the science into actionable steps for viewers/users
• Develop and nurture media relationships with applicable publications and industries while growing CIRI’s media contact list
• Work with outside vendors, as appropriate, to develop media messaging
• Support press release and news alert development and distribute to publications and key writers who may be interested in our research topics
• Organize media interviews with internal and external audiences
• Monitor media response and provide useful information, graphics, imagery
• Monitoring all outreach performance and analytics to guide and inform future media outreach
• Contribute to organizational success by performing other tasks as required

What makes you a great fit:

• University degree with eight years or more of related professional experience in media or public relations
• Four or more years supporting a nonprofit, scientific, or research organization focused on chemical and pollution topics and/or health topics
• Must have media pitching experience and the ability to show work samples and results
• Strong communication with demonstrated ability to translate technical information into meaningful content for multiple audiences
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work proactively
• Works with strategic purpose and approach and leads with a process improvement mindset
• Passion for detail and managing multiple projects
• Demonstrated experience and capability working across multiple communications tools; solid understanding of earned, owned and paid media and the types of content that would be utilized across each
• Ability to manage media relations tools/platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products

Lucas James Talent Partners

Company Description

NBC 4 is looking for a dynamic Reporter to join our award-winning team of journalists.

This is a multi-platform role that requires excellent storytelling skills and live on-air presence.

This position requires the ability to break stories and enterprise lead stories. Must have a strong desire to contribute to the NBC4 team and win!

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform on-air live reporting for all NBC4 platforms
• Write and post stories to digital platforms as assigned
• Must ensure editorial accuracy and compliance with NBC4 legal standards
• Collaborate with managers, producers to conceptualize stories and produce news packages based on either breaking news or assigned stories
• Generate enterprise, community-driven story ideas that showcase the diversity of Southern California
• Proven ability to develop and maintain a network of news sources across diverse communities, organizations and social media platforms that lead to exclusive stories
• Track story developments and communicate progress to assignment desk and managers
• Articulate viewpoints and experiences in a manner that helps the audience feel a personal connection to the content
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions projects

Desired

• Excellent written, verbal communication skills, news judgment and research skills
• Experience in a variety of on-air reporting functions including anchoring, investigations, franchises, etc.
• Very strong ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations, particularly breaking news
• Strong understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a high pressure, breaking news environment
• Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce original news stories
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as television reporter in top 30 market
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of strong writing, visual storytelling and live reporting skills Demonstrated ability to perform non-linear editing and shooting workflow
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desired

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24×7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
• Successful candidate will be required to join the SAG AFTRA union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that union
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Salary: $125,000 – $300,000 DOE

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBCUniversal