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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.

The Archive team is responsible for researching, maintaining, archiving and restoring media content for Versant Media.  As an Archivist, you would be servicing a broad base of clients across MSNBC, CNBC, E! as well entertainment and sports when necessary.  This is a fast-paced work environment and the ability to multi-task under deadline pressure is necessary.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage daily archival research requests for shows across the Versant News landscape. 
• Research, screen and make available video content for show units, promotions and marketing, specials, long form programming, digital and other units (internal and external) as requested.
• Fulfill external client requests for Archive Sales operation.
• Make archival retention decisions for all content coming into Versant. 
• Add essential metadata, visual shot list, transcripts, and restrictions as needed. 
• Partner with Producers and Rights & Clearances to ensure proper use of footage in accordance with Versant News Standards & Practices.
• Arrange to have physical tapes digitized into MAM system either upon client request or anticipated need
• Arrange for downloadable or screening links for various Editorial clients.
• Box up on-site media ordered from external storage site and create return shipment orders, facilitating the return transport of assets back to Iron Mountain storage facilities.
• Coordinate with support and engineering teams on technical issues regarding storage and retrieval of digital media assets
• Create spreadsheets of available holdings for breaking news topics or obituary coverage, communicating to Versant News Editorial community archived content available.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or liberal arts field preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and historical general and business news, both local and international.  Familiarity with names and faces of world leaders and places in the news.
• Strong computer research skills: search/input database applications.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including early morning, nights, weekends, holidays and short notice to cover breaking news as requested.
• Familiarity with media asset management systems and non-linear editing platforms. 
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and customer-focus approach; able to work collaboratively and independently when necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver quality work in a tight deadline environment.
• Familiarity with media asset management and non-linear editing systems
• Ability to work onsite at Versant designated worksite.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an archival or library setting
• Experience with logging and researching archival material
• Knowledge of AVID Media Composer, Interplay, Media Central Cloud UX, Stratus and INews a plus
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Clear communication skills         
• Responsible for accurately logging metadata and tagging video content

Additional Information

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000. 

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.