NBC4 and Telemundo 44 are looking for a bilingual freelance Digital Content Producer that will be responsible for day-to-day execution of our digital news strategy, working with other local digital staff to ensure the offering is consistently up-to-the-minute, differentiated, impactful and relevant to a new generation of local users in English and Spanish. The role combines acute attention to detail, rapid response, editorial judgment and flair, and consistent day-to-day execution and project-management responsibilities within a 24/7 newsgathering operation.
This position is based at our Washington, D.C. studios and will be required to work Saturday through Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to midnight. Responsibilities include:
Gather, edit, package and publish local news content – focusing on local news and weather – to the station’s digital platforms
Write text articles, create and publish video clips, and edit images according to the local editorial “voice”
Create and publish video, photo, and text content for social media platforms
Oversee livestreaming of linear programming and ad hoc events on station’s digital platforms as well as social media sites
Program key sections for editorial impact, audience appeal, and timeliness on websites and apps
Gather and package relevant content around key stories from a range of external sources, feeds and content types
Enforce editorial style guides, standards and practices
Participate in efforts to hit aggressive daily benchmarks for the volume and frequency of local content publication
Work with corporate editorial staff and editors in other local markets to share stories and resources across all NBCU Local websites
Assist in identifying freelance contributors and managing of content partnerships
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 3 years’ experience working in print, online or television news in a medium to large sized market
Experience working with social media, marketing products using social networking sites or creating content that lives on such sites
Experience working with content management systems
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience
Bilingual with the ability to write proficiently in Spanish and English
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be available to weekends, evenings and holidays as required
Desired Qualifications
Excellent news instincts combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair
Ability to work on decisively on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to react to breaking news, updating the news as stories evolve and writing intros and leads to video online content
Ability to work in a team and across all departments ensuring digital formats that are accurate without typos or errors
Proficiency in video editing and production using Adobe Premiere to package and export engaging video content in multiple formats
Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines
Proficient in Social Media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, and more
Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and related Creative Suite programs
Experience with WordPress, Dalet, Later, SocialFlow, and SailThru
Experience using data visualization formats such as storytelling tools a plus
Detail oriented
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.