Multi-Media Journalist, NBC Connecticut - job 1 of 2

NBCUniversal 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.

Role Summary 

NBC Connecticut is looking for a creative and driven journalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will understand how to tell a powerful story on all platforms, leaning into different techniques that   meet audiences where they are. We’re looking for someone who reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds your content for all relevant platforms, assigned by leadership. 

Essential Functions 

• Generate story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews, produce the content in the field, write and voice the story, and present the story as scheduled on a designated platform.
• Partner with news producers, managers and photographers to conceptualize, write, edit, and produce station news packages. Produce additional video and graphic presentations as requested. 
• Collaborate with our multiplatform leadership to create specialized daily content for social media platforms, including our website and app.
• Research and analyze background information to verify information. Select video and coordinate the editing and graphic design production for material that appears on-air.  
• Review your own work, including correcting spelling and factual errors before sending in your scripts for approval.
• Communicate with news producer and managers regarding story development, progress in the field and/or breaking news stories. 
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high editorial standards.
• Build relationships with the community and community leaders for the purpose of developing connections to story leads.
• Establish network of contacts and sources across Connecticut.  Cooperate with and support NBC News, Newschannel and other Owned Television Stations. 
• Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions projects.  

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing 

Eligibility Requirements 

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume (if applicable)
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights.
• Must Be willing to work in West Hartford, Connecticut
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes lifting and carrying camera equipment ranging from 15 lbs. to 50 lbs. (in camera weight) for extended periods of time to shoot on remote locations
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• This position is an AFTRA Represented job. Successful candidate will be required to join the AFTRA Union upon employment if not already a member.

Desired Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications or equivalent experience
• Experience as a General Assignment Reporter
• Excellent news judgment
• Excellent writing skills as well as very strong speech skills.
• Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth
• Solid digital shooting skills and experience working with digital camera
• Ability to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to understand and break down complex issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
• Ability to multi-task while acting decisively under stress and tight deadlines.
• Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations.
• Strong live reporting skills are necessary.
• Ability to work flexible hours (including weekends) and to return to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage.
• Experience editing content on a desktop editing system.
• Strong desire to deliver news as it develops on all current and future platforms.
• A sense of urgency and desire to learn emerging technologies.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

As 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 [email protected].