PEP Lead Producer, CNBC Make It

Company Description

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Job Description

CNBC Digital is looking for a talented Lead Producer to join its growing video team under the NYC-based Make It brand. CNBC Make It is a fast-growing, consumer-friendly section of CNBC, devoted to aspirational content about entrepreneurship, leadership, careers, and money.

The Lead Producer will be working with the Supervising Producer to lead production for our new video course initiative. This includes everything from developing new video courses to booking high-quality experts, to writing scripts and workbooks, to building courses in our learning management system. This manager will guide and mentor a producer, and work with animators, freelancers, video editors and section editors.

Here are examples of CNBC Make It’s online courses:

How to Ace Your Job Interview

https://smarter.cnbcmakeit.com/p/how-to-ace-your-job-interview

How to Earn Passive Income Online

https://smarter.cnbcmakeit.com/p/how-to-ace-your-job-interview

Become An Effective Communicator: Master Public Speaking

https://smarter.cnbcmakeit.com/p/become-an-effective-communicator-master-public-speaking

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

PLEASE NOTE: This is a short term position with an estimated duration of 6 months, otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed

• Produce original video courses focusing on personal finance, success, leadership, work and other topics on brand for CNBC Make It’s millennial and Gen Z audience
• Book high-quality guests and coordinate professional on-location shoot logistics
• Write and produce original videos under tight deadlines
• Write accompanying workbooks
• Collaborate with animators and video editors to achieve dynamic, visual video courses
• Build courses in learning management system
• Generate unique, original video pitches both independently and in partnership with reporters for new courses
  
  

What We’ll Offer

PEP Regular 

• Works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period: 
• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months 
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment 
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment 
• Salary Range: $95,000-$150,000
  
  

At Our 1221 Avenue Of The Americas Office In New York City, You’ll Have Access To Great Perks And Amenities

• Sneak Peek Screenings – Be the first to see the next big hit with sneak peek screenings of NBCUniversal movies and TV shows
• One-of-a-kind Events – Celebrate NBCU milestones like the Olympics, bring your parent to work with you or get a chair massage to celebrate National Relaxation Day - there‘s never a dull moment at NBCU.
• Onsite Medical Center – Access to urgent care, labs, behavioral health & vaccines. Plus, additional services for benefits participants including chiropractic/physical therapy, optometry, massages & primary care. 
• Commuter Friendly – Save on subway fares, train tickets and parking expenses through our pre-tax savings options.
• Collaborative Workspaces – 30 Rock shares a relaxation space with building residents at the Zo Lounge, where employees have access to nap pods, event space and even a full-service café. The 11th floor outdoor gardens at 30 Rock also inspire outside-the-box thinking in the warmer months.  
• Sightings – Our 30 Rock Headquarters is home to iconic shows like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Saturday Night Live.”  Which means you never know who you may run into! 
  
  

When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get…

We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• At least 5 years of experience with all aspects of digital video production including producing, scripting, reporting
• At least 2 years of experience as a Producer in a newsroom
• Passion for all things millennial and Gen Z, business and consumer news, the future of the workplace, personal finance and other industry topics that matter.
• Mastery of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop; technical knowledge of cameras and industry standard equipment and tools
• Script and/or voice-over writing experience
• Highly collaborative and creative attitude, a willingness to work across departments
• Experience in telling impactful stories and mentoring others to do the same
• Understanding of the technical side of production
• Experience in teaching and mentoring others on technical skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of multimedia storytelling, working knowledge of online publishing systems and technologies, and rights and clearances
• Broad knowledge of current events and financial news
• Excellent project managing qualities
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to work well under deadline pressure
• Efficient and detailed at fact-checking and sourcing; able to cascade that knowledge to others
• Strong interest in innovative video storytelling and strategic thinking for the CNBC Make It brand
• Ability to influence stakeholders and steer conversations about content as well as interviews
• Solid editorial judgment
• Flexible mindset as our workflow evolves
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Experience working in online courses or online education
• Communicates clearly with stakeholders and teams
• Strong analytical abilities
• Experience with social media video
• Fosters collegial spirit, encourages collaboration
• Experience managing freelancers remotely (video editors, animators)
• Experience working with crew onset
• Admirable ability to land difficult interviews and characters, desirable industry rolodex
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• We strongly suggest you provide work samples *please provide links when applying*
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
  
  

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