Sports Multi-Media Journalist and Anchor, NBC Connecticut

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

NBC Connecticut is looking for a Sports Multi-Media Journalist and Anchor to collaborate with our team of exceptional journalists to showcase engaging stories from around the state. As a sports multi-media Journalist, you will gather daily content where you will shoot, edit, write, produce, gather and report content on all of NBC Connecticut’s platforms. In this role, you will cover UConn sports and the WNBA. The candidate will both report and anchor the sportscast. 

Here You Can: 

• Take charge of the big headlines with innovative storytelling 
• Pitch both enterprise and lead sports stories for all platforms 
• Tell stories that impact everyday people in Connecticut. 
• Generate content for the station’s website and social media sites  
• Build relationships with community leaders 
• Participate in station-sponsored events and all assigned special promotions projects 
• Develop within the NBC Owned stations group

 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Play an active role in the editorial process 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Skilled sports shooter with proven expertise in capturing both highlights and “off the court” moments for feature stories
• Strategic thinking, researching and organizational skills 
• Excellent time-management skills, prioritize assignments to meet deadlines

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least one year of related work experience in local and community news/sports stories 
•  Experience with broadcast cameras and editing on Adobe Premiere

 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT 
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be able to work any of a 24x7 shift
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights with short notice 
• Must have a valid driver’s license 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 
• This position is a SAG-AFTRA Represented job. Successful candidate will be required to join the AFTRA Union upon employment if not already a member.  
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired Characteristics: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Communications
• Knowledge of college and professional sports a plus 
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in video editing software, graphic design tools, and web publishing platforms.
• A focus on keeping up to date on news and current events in Connecticut  
• Pioneering spirit with a desire and urgency to learn about emerging technologies and invent the future 
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions and act decisively under deadlines 
• Excellent writing skills as well as very strong speech skills

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.