iHeart Desk Producer

Company Description

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The iHeartRadio / NBC News Channel Producer will cover DC focused news-of-the-day (and other stories of interest) for the iHeartRadio network and NBC News Channel. 

This is a scheduled 9am – 6pm, Monday – Friday position with the expectation of evenings, nights and weekends when warranted due to news events.

This is a fulltime position located at the NBC News Bureau / Washington, DC (in office)

Responsibilities:

• Write and edit DC focused VO/SOT clips for both iHeartRadio and NBC News Channel
• Respond quickly to DC/Government breaking news and prioritize big stories to push to iHeart and Orbit
• Utilize various workflows to publish an item (story) to iHeartRadio and News Channel VOD platform, Orbit
• Work closely with the iHeartRadio Assignment Desk and NBC News Channel DC Bureau team as well as NBC News DC Bureau Desk, NBC News Channel Assignment Desk and NBC News Channel News Desk
• Follow all NBC News employee policies, Rights and Clearances guidance when warranted

Qualifications

• 2 years broadcast, affiliate or radio news script writing experience
• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in journalism or communications 
• Must be able to work flexible hours during major breaking news
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong editorial judgment
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: 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: $60,000 - $75,000

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].