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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 versatile and highly motivated editor to create content for the multiple platforms we program. This person will be responsible for editing video content produced for digital and linear newscasts, working closely with broadcast reporters and producers and for using all social, multimedia and digital tools to grow our audience. Newsroom environments change quickly, and the successful candidate should be able to re-focus and prioritize their work based on needs of the shows and breaking stories. This candidate needs to be up to date on current events, both local and national, while demonstrating and working with the utmost integrity. The role combines keen attention to detail, sound editorial judgement, a desire to create compelling content and offer fresh ideas for multi-platform distribution. Candidates should be comfortable working in a team setting but also working solo under pressure at times. Responsibilities: Prepare video content and stories for newscasts, as well as edit digital videos for all platforms, including but not limited to, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok for multi-platform distribution. Edit content for linear newscasts when assigned. Partner closely with the EP to ensure alignment across all platforms. Demonstrate knowledge of editing techniques and trends for individual social platforms Identify and execute priorities for deliverables during a fast-paced, deadline-deadline driven environment. Participate in planning and execution of long-form editing, including special projects for both linear and social as assigned. Qualifications 1+ year of digital post-production experience; editing in Adobe Premiere Pro 1+ year working in a high-pressure newsroom environment meeting tight deadlines Knowledge of editing techniques and trends on individual social platforms Experience with digital workflows, file-based delivery Experience with frame rates, aspect ratios, and resolutions Desired Characteristics Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field Demonstrated news editorial judgment and/or ability to contribute to story building process Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills Proven experience editing content for a variety of platforms Familiarity with newsroom shorthand Collaborative spirit Experience working with and editing in Dalet Galaxy Understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud suite with a proficiency in After Effects; familiarity and comfortable working with Photoshop Ability to troubleshoot technical issues with editing software and equipment Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word Eligibility 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, as needed or required 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 be 18 years or greater Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr NBCUniversal

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