Multimedia Producer

Salary Not Specified

NBC Universal, Inc., Brentford, Greater London

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6340fe8f31154199a757d39640b58246

NBC Universal, Inc.

Full Job Description

Generate and oversee the production of hard news and feature stories for all platforms
Contribute rolling content to streaming services and digital platforms
Conduct in-depth research for breaking news & investigative stories
Discover, identify and interview newsmakers, eyewitnesses and other notable figures
Chase story leads from personal contacts, social media, newswires, affiliated and independent news services and newspapers
Write scripts for broadcast/livestream programs and text pieces for digital platforms under deadline
Field produce - Live shots and newsgathering
Produce special projects as needed (ie. disasters, Papal conclave, wars, etc.)
Ensure accuracy & compliance with editorial standards
Implement security & safety protocols
Work with craft editor in Post-Production
Shoot/Edit Video
Collaborate with partners such as Sky News, ZDF, etc.
Maintain strong direct relationships with platform senior producers and senior editors
Maintain understanding of evolving NBC News brand needs

Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must be able to demonstrate that you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom
Must be willing to work in a 24/7 news environment (flexible hours, shifts, and overtime, often with short notice)
Must be willing to travel at short notice for breaking news
May be required to work in hostile or high-risk environments
Ability to develop sources and maintain contacts for breaking news & investigative stories
Ability to discover, identify and interview newsmakers, eyewitnesses and other notable & interesting news subjects
Ability to edit video: short clips, comp reels for all platforms
Ability to shoot video: basic b-roll and simple interviews without complicated lighting
Ability to quickly write scripts /Pitches for broadcast programs and articles for digital platforms
Ability to contribute rolling content for digital platforms in a breaking news environment
Strong Field producing skills, including planning, logistics, newsgathering & live shot co-ordinating
Firm grasp of security & safety protocols
Edit room post- production skills, often working to tight deadline - sourcing content organizing incoming feeds; working easily in media manager; coordinating with the field teams & show editors; and supervising the overall editing process with a craft editor
Ability to produce special projects as needed (ie. Terror attacks, natural disasters, Papal conclave, wars, etc.)
Firm grasp of field transmission tools, including LiveU, Latakoo or other proprietary FTP, etc.
Strong familiarity with all NBC News Group platform needs, At least 5 years producing experience at Network level
Exceptional research & writing skills
Solid working knowledge of TV production and digital platforms
Strong news judgment & commitment to accuracy
Extensive field experience, particularly in conflict & war zones and/or natural disasters
Extensive experience editing stories collaboratively
Knowledge of and interest in current events, politics, geopolitics & history
Proven track record of collaboration across multiple teams and multiple platforms
Ability to lead and foster teamwork - to be a strong communicator with the Foreign assignment desk, platforms, and managers
Strong interpersonal skills
Fluency in another language highly desired, 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 by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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.