Multi-Platform Content Producer, Writer & Fill-In Newscast Producer, NBC Bay Area

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Job Description

NBC Bay Area is looking for a dynamic and creative journalist to join our award-winning team as a full-time Multi-Platform Content Producer, Writer and Fill-In Newscast Producer. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside some of the best journalists in the business in one of the most innovative newsrooms in the country.

If you thrive on breaking news, love crafting compelling stories, and enjoy collaborating in a fast-paced newsroom, we want to hear from you. This role includes weekend shifts and offers the chance to be at the center of breaking news coverage while working with an incredible team that’s passionate about storytelling and serving Bay Area communities.

We’re seeking someone with exceptional writing and producing skills, sharp editorial judgment, and the ability to move quickly without sacrificing accuracy. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, a team player, and someone who brings fresh ideas to every shift.

What You’ll Do:

• Write and produce engaging content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms
• Fill in as a newscast producer on assigned shows and special coverage
• Collaborate closely with reporters, producers, assignment editors, and digital teams to create compelling coverage
• Pitch, research, and develop original story ideas
• Respond quickly and accurately to breaking news situations
• Help craft high-impact newscasts that connect with Bay Area viewers
• Contribute to innovative storytelling across multiple platforms, including social media and streaming

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong broadcast news writing skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Experience producing television newscasts in a fast-paced newsroom environment
• Excellent news judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Creative thinker who embraces a multi-platform approach to storytelling
• Collaborative mindset and positive attitude in a team-driven environment
• Passion for local news and serving Bay Area communities

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience writing and/or producing in a medium sized television newsroom required
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred

Preferred:

• Experience in a mid-market or major-market newsroom
• Familiarity with newsroom systems and digital publishing platforms
• Knowledge of the Bay Area news market
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work full-time on-site in San Jose, CA
• Schedule includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage as needed.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $70,000 - $105,000

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 View email address on us.fitly.work.