Digital Producer, MSNBC Deadline: White House

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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.

MSNBC is looking for an experienced Digital Producer for Deadline: White House airing weekdays 4pm-6pm. 

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:

• Produce, develop, create, and edit social media content, including text, photo, and video for multiple platforms
• Work as editor with host and senior producers to develop and refine editorial tone and voice 
• Identify newsy and compelling moments from the broadcast to rapidly share on social media platforms (vertical videos)
• Create, produce, and edit shareable original video content (not from air)
• Identify segments to post on YouTube and MSNBC site 
• Produce headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions for YouTube videos 
• React fast to breaking news by clipping videos for all platforms  
• Produce graphics and carousels for Instagram and TikTok 
• Produce photo carousels for Instagram and TikTok
• Spark engagement with the MSNBC and Deadline: White House community 
• Partner and collaborate with digital leaders for promotional content   
• Collaborate across teams on special events, interviews, and special rollouts
• Edit content from the show to be repackaged for off-network/social platforms/OTT
• Manage all social distribution
• Research, write articles, and blog posts as needed.
• Implement innovate ideas to grow social audience and the show brand 
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines
• Produce and manage the show podcast
• Deliver digital content to sponsor page
• Comply with the Standards and Practices of MSNBC

PLEASE NOTE: Position hours 12p-8p

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of social media producing and editing 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in writing 
• Ability to work well both independently (must be a self-starter) and collaboratively as part of an integrated team
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Expert editor with Adobe Premiere 
• Proficiency with YouTube Studio for posting videos to the platform and analyzing performance data
• Experience in publishing content from CMS to social platforms, website, YouTube (experience with WildMoka a bonus)
• Strong knowledge of all social media platforms, their audiences, and social media trends 
• Experience in producing content for YouTube with best practices for headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions 
• Experience in shooting video, editing, and producing in a compelling creative way 
• Proficiency with all social platforms in-app editing tools 
• Experience in turning breaking news vertical content for social platforms
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Canva
• Understanding of digital gear (camera operations, microphones)
• Deep knowledge of politics

Desired Qualifications:

• Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
• Wide-range reader of news, including op-eds
• Proficient in both tape and desktop editing

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Schedule is Monday through Friday
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• 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: $93,000 - $110,000.

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.