Social Media News Producer

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, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. 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.

NBC Connecticut is looking for a creative and driven Social Media News Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a journalist at heart-passionate about storytelling and skilled at collaborating with reporters, anchors, and producers to bring our strongest content to digital audiences. This role acts as the air traffic controller between the newsroom and our social platforms, ensuring the right stories, videos, and moments are identified, shaped, and published quickly and strategically.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, understands social media strategy, and has exceptional news judgment. You should be able to spot standout video content in seconds, repackage it for maximum engagement, and distribute it across platforms with accuracy, creativity, and urgency. If you can track everything happening in the newsroom, prioritize what deserves attention online, and get compelling content in front of viewers fast—we want to hear from you.

• Evaluate daily content to highlight strong pieces ideal for social media distribution.
• Actively participate in the daily editorial meetings to stay aligned with newsroom priorities.
• Partner closely with the dayside Executive Producer and Director of Multiplatform Content to ensure alignment across all platforms.
• Collaborate with our journalists to maximize content creation on multiple platforms.
• Provide guidance to the newsroom staff, including on-air talent, to strengthen digital storytelling.
• Pitch compelling social stories and segments that align with NBC Connecticut's news strategy.
• Serve as the primary resource for social media onboarding.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards.
• Develop, curate, and manage published content across various social media platforms, including Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 1 year experience in a newsroom or similar setting.
• 1‑3 years of experience using editing software such as Adobe Premiere
• Minimum 1 year experience with social editing tools, such as Cap Cut and Instagram Edits
• 1‑3 years experience in analytics and reporting social media statistics

Desired Characteristics:

• Degree in Journalism or a specialization in multi‑media
• Knowledge of trending stories on social platforms using analytics and SEO functions
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• A candidate…