Consumer Investigative Producer, NBC & Telemundo Connecticut

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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.

NBC Connecticut is looking for a Multiplatform Consumer Investigative Producer who is creative, collaborative, and results-driven to join our award-winning News department. 

Responsibilities: 

• Research, write, produce and edit consumer content for linear and all digital platforms, including stories and teases as assigned by producers and the Responds consumer investigative reporter  
• Develop a network of sources and experts to generate enterprise consumer stories on a daily basis  
• Serve as the primary liaison with NBC’s Consumer Investigation Center 
• Act as a liaison with Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra’s Responde unit 
• Monitor incoming consumer tips  
• Vet, research and resolve viewers’ consumer concerns  
• Identify trends in consumerism for enterprise news stories  
• Assist with development of social media videos, digital video series, podcasts, and other multiplatform projects  
• Provide editorial guidance; establish contacts in consumer field, manage tips and public records requests, compose open records requests, and conduct interviews  
• Perform investigations which may include undercover work or surveillance as necessary 
• Fill in as a newscast writer/producer as needed   

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience 
• Relevant experience in television news production 
• Must be available to work any of a 24x7 shift including evenings, weekends and holidays, when necessary 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or greater  
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 
• Must be willing to work in West Hartford, CT 
• Must have a valid driver’s license 
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to this job through www.nbcunicareers.com    
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 

Desired Characteristics:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in consumer investigative newsgathering 
• Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing 
• Field producing experience 
• Experience partnering with legal and working knowledge of federal, state and local laws impacting operations as they relate to investigations, undercover content and hidden cameras 
• Ability to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility 
• Ability to field produce and conduct interviews 
• Basic understanding and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws 
• Strong computer research skills, and working knowledge of analyzing data 
• Knowledge of undercover investigation techniques 
• Understanding of Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok etc.) 
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit and desire to invent the future 
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels 

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].