Digital Platforms Producer, MSNBC - NBCUniversal

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We’re seeking a Digital Platforms Producer to join the MSNBC Digital team. 

You will have a deep understanding of what drives conversations online. You will have excellent news judgment, strong writing, copy editing skills and video cutting skills, a keen understanding of journalistic standards and a passion for the MSNBC brand, its shows and its on-air hosts. As a producer on the MSNBC platforms team, you will help oversee MSNBC’s homepage, app, newsletters and social media channels. You will be on the frontlines every day, making sure that MSNBC’s platforms are accurate and dynamic. 

If you are comfortable with responsibility and passionate about the news, this job is for you.

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

Responsibilities:

• Write and test eye-catching and accurate headlines that spark engagement 
• Write and help send app alerts
• Produce and send MSNBC’s marquee newsletters
• Produce and maintain the MSNBC homepage
• Identify and produce shareable news content for social media platforms 
• Produce editorial and breaking news content for multiple platforms (video, text, photo, live streams)
• Fact-check text, captions and ensure all photo, video meet the content, quality, journalistic and legal standards of MSNBC 
• Create and produce graphics and photo posts with headlines for Instagram 
• Partner and collaborate with show producers, writers, MSNBC contributors, on daily editorial content for platforms   
• Collaborate across teams on special events, high profile interviews for strategic social rollouts

PLEASE NOTE: This role is hybrid, with 3 days in office required. Schedule is 2-10pm, Wednesday-Sunday.

• At least 4 years experience in a digital newsroom, preferably with experience publishing on owned and/or social platforms
• At least 4 years of political producing/writing experience 
• Expert knowledge of all social media platforms, their audiences and social media trends 
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, in-app editing, CapCut 
• Demonstrable experience producing eye-catching graphics
• Experience in turning breaking news into vertical content for social platforms
• Create and produce graphics, photos with headlines for Instagram (expert with Figma, Adobe Photoshop) 
• Self-starter - ability to enterprise ideas, ideate daily pitches, shoot video when needed, and work well independently.
• Work professionally in changing and challenging situations and be able to react quickly under rapid deadlines 
• Have a good attitude (eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented)
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and different shifts for breaking news (evenings, weekends)

Additional Job 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
• This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Able to work in New York, NY or Washington, D.C.

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.

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