Multiplatform Sports Reporter, NBC Miami

Company Description

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.

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

We are looking for a sports person who does it all – the ability to anchor, report, produce, write, shoot, edit and create content for digital platforms. We are looking for someone who sees sports as news and will go beyond just the day’s highlights to tell the stories of the people and issues involved in sports in our community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Generate and research story ideas, schedule and conduct interviews
• Conceptualize, write, shoot, edit and produce sports stories
• Produce, write, edit stories and sportscasts under short deadlines
• Work cohesively within a team and newsroom environment
• Create regular content for digital and social platforms
• Build relationships in the sports community to develop story leads
• Maintain relationships in ongoing stories to follow-up as appropriate
• Produce and co-anchor weekly flagship sports show on Sunday nights
• Ensure sports coverage for regularly scheduled newscast sports segments
• Follow the guidelines of NBCUniversal Integrity policies

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in writing, producing and editing (non-linear) on an electronic news producing system

Eligibility Requirements:

• Able to work a flexible schedule and shifts, including weekends and evenings
• Must be willing to work at the station in the Miramar location
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• No relocation benefits available
• Able to work extended and flexible hours during hurricanes, emergency situations and breaking news

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience as a Sports or General Assignment MMJ or Reporter
• Strong news/sports writing skills
• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility
• Critical thinking skills as well as an ability to understand and break down complex issues
• Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool
• Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and contacts
• Ability to make priority decision under deadline
• Excel both as a team player and as a self-starter who can work independently
• Excellent ad-lib and live reporting skills
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile
• Strong computer skills
• Passion to develop and present story ideas
• Ability to speak/write Spanish preferred
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop

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].

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