Sports Multi-Media Journalist and Anchor, NBC Connecticut
NBCUniversal
Full-time
On-site
Hartford Connecticut United States
Sports
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, 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.
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
Independently produce nightly sportscast at 6pm and 11pm
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 [email protected].
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, 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.
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
Independently produce nightly sportscast at 6pm and 11pm
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 [email protected].