Visuals Producer, NBCU Local - job 1 of 2

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.

Are you a visual storyteller? Do you have experience working on interactive projects that combine data, graphics and other media elements?  We are looking for a visuals producer who can creatively tell stories using all of these elements across all of our platforms (web, apps, broadcast) and all of our brands (NBC and Telemundo stations and NBC Sports regional sports networks) -- so if you answered “yes” to those questions, then we are looking for you! 

The producer will be part of a national content team and will collaborate with team members to create original content, promote the best content from our stations, and provide guidance and expertise. In addition, the producer will collaborate with reporters and editors at local news stations and regional sports stations.

The visuals producer will:

• Produce high-quality, shareable visual content, including graphics, interactives and other data visualizations
• Report and research topics for visual stories
• Contribute to planning for tentpole projects, social media initiatives and major news and sports events
• Fulfill requests, including content production, photo curation and consultation

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in journalism, computer science, graphic design or equivalent experience
• At least two years experience as a multimedia producer at a major news organization
• Expertise in visualizing data using out-of-the-box tools and creating them from scratch
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Proficiency with D3
• Proficiency with Excel or other spreadsheet software
• Proficiency with Python or R
• Experience with mapping software such as Carto, Mapbox, QGIS
• Visual design and UX experience
• Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience working with an online publishing tool or content management system
• Must be able to work extended days and weekends when demanded by breaking news or other editorial responsibilities.
• Willingness to follow very specific systems and workflow, while also exercising excellent judgment to know when additional measures are needed.

Desired Characteristics

• Bilingual in English and Spanish languages 
• Experience using AI to analyze data
• Experience using AI to automate workflows
• Experience with animation or motion graphics using After Effects or similar software
• Illustration experience
• Experience with video editing and editing software

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000-$80,000

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].