Website NBCUniversal
KNTV, NBC Bay Area is looking for a Consumer Producer who’s creative, collaborative, and results-driven to join our award-winning News department.
Job is based at the television station in San Jose, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Research, write, produce and edit consumer content for duopoly that includes both NBC and Telemundo station, along with all digital platforms
- Develop a network of sources and experts to generate enterprise consumer stories on a daily basis
- Monitor incoming consumer tips
- Vet, research and resolve viewers’ consumer concerns
- Identify trends in consumerism for enterprise news stories
- Assist with development of digital video series, podcast and other OTT 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
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Relevant experience in television news production
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Willingness to work non-traditional business days/hours, travel and work long hours, and on weekends with short notice
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Desired Characteristics:
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Experience in consumer investigative newsgathering and/or production
- Experience with news photojournalism and non-linear editing preferred
- 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
- CAR (Computer Assisted Reporting) skills
- 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 (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
- Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
To apply for this job please visit sjobs.brassring.com.
