Freelance Assignment Editor - NBC10 & T62 Philadelphia

NBCUniversal

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
  • Apply easily
Company DescriptionNBCUniversal 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 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.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.Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.Job Description
  • Lead coverage of breaking/developing news stories both editorially and logistically for both the newsroom and field crews
  • Research, coordinate & implement coverage of news stories
  • Ability to quickly assess what is needed on coverage of breaking stories
  • Ability to find & book experts and community members to appear on-air
  • Collaborate with the website, social media, and streaming team
  • Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & NBC Network counterparts
  • Consistently monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools
  • This shift will start as an overnight weekend position, along with several weekday shifts.
  • This is not a staff position. However, 40 hours per week through 2025 is possible
PLEASE NOTE: This is a project position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.Qualifications
  • Previous experience working in a broadcast news environment
  • Able to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams
  • Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
  • Previous coordinating assignments and generating story ideas a plus
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
  • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including the potential for weekends, holidays and overnights
  • Must be over 18 years old
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
  • Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Additional InformationAs 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.

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