Company Description

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.

Job Description

NBC Connecticut is looking for a creative and driven journalist to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling and skilled at collaborating with others to produce engaging content across all platforms.  We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and who understands social media strategy, has a strong news sense, and knows how to identify standout video content. If you can quickly find the best video of the day, shape it for digital audiences, and get it in front of viewers fast—we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate daily content to highlight strong pieces ideal for social media distribution.
• Actively participate in the daily editorial meetings to stay aligned with newsroom priorities.
• Partner closely with the dayside Executive Producer and Director of Multiplatform Content to ensure alignment across all platforms.
• Collaborate with our journalists to maximize content creation on multiple platforms.
• Provide guidance to the newsroom staff, including on-air talent, to strengthen digital storytelling.
• Pitch compelling social stories and segments that align with NBC Connecticut’s news strategy.
• Serve as the primary resource for social media onboarding.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-deadline driven environment while maintaining high standards.
• Develop, curate, and manage published content across various social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 1 year experience in a newsroom or similar setting.
• 1-3 years of experience using editing software such as Adobe Premiere
• Minimum1 year experience with social editing tools, such as CapCut and Instagram Edits 
• 1-3 years experience in analytics and reporting social media statistics

Desired Characteristics:

• Degree in Journalism or a specialization in multi-media
• Knowledge of trending stories on social platforms using analytics and SEO functions
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A candidate who will play an active role in the editorial process
• Pioneering spirit with a desire and urgency to learn emerging technologies and invest the future.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overnights.  
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift.  
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.  
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.  
• Must be 18 years or older.  
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program   
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite.   

Additional Information

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].