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**** 11 has an im *** te opening for a full-time Writer for PIX11 news broadcasts. The position is based in New York, NY.

Responsibilities include writing stories for various television newscasts, desk-top editing of video for the stories you write and working to coordinate lives shots from reporters and photographers in the field under deadline pressure.

In addition to writing, the writer will contribute creative ideas for broadcasts and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of ENPS systems is ideal.

The applicant must have at least 3 years of experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts. They must have a college degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or significant related experience.

Applicants must demonstrate a facility with language and a writing style that is designed to be off-the-cuff and fun, yet authoritative and credible. Strong writing, video, news judgment, and internet skills are essential.

Applicants must possess the ability to work well under pressure and work well with others.

This is a union position with starting rate at $27 + per hour

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 *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , 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. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal 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

Responsibilities:

• Create and assemble script for the show.
• Oversee distribution of show related paperwork to proper departments.
• Track script changes with writers, producers and production departments.
• Relay script changes to teleprompter operators and cue card team.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 1+ yearsexperience working in News or other similar fast-paced live broadcast deadline environment.
• 2+ yearsexperience in Television Production.
• Must have knowledge of Final Draft, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Slack.
• Willingness to work long hours and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.

Desired Characteristics:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Television, Journalism or Communications preferred.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be organized.
• Must have ability to multi-task and prioritize in very busy situations.
• Demonstrate good "people skills" in order to interact with co-workers and producers.
• Strong grammar skills and accurate spelling.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal-designated worksite.
• 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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Annual salary range: $61,880 - $72,800
• Hourly salary range: $17.00 - $20.00
• The candidate who fills this position will be paid at least 60 hours per week regardless of whether they work less than 60 hours. Hours over 40 hrs/wk will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.

Additional Information

*** Universal'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. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

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 *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , 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. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal 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

E! News is looking for an experienced, passionatecandidate to join the NY digital news team in a hybrid weekend writer/editor role. This person will be responsible for writing and publishing content daily while editing junior writers and conducting interviews for E! Online. This person will also spearhead E!'s weekend coverage, working Saturday-Wednesday.

The ideal candidate has experience working in entertainment, strong news judgment and an understanding of the E! audience. They will also be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and use data-driven analysis and social conversations to determine content and pitch ideas. The candidate will work well in team settings and also on their own, thriving in the autonomy of the weekends, when they will be the driving force *** ween our coverage.

Responsibilities :

• Write and publish 5-7 pieces of content daily, ranging from trending news stories and galleries to interviews and breaking news
  • Work under tight deadlines, providing clean, clear copy
• Edit copy for other writers in a timely manner, providing grammatical feedback as well as notes on style, tone and fact-checking
  • Ability to self-edit when necessary
• Determine strongest news stories to pursue on the weekend and work quickly and efficiently to publish content
• Identify and pitch stories, viral trends and celebrities that help start conversation and drive page views, social referral traffic and engagement
  • Seek out clever angles, second beats and attention-grabbing headlines
  • Familiarity with analytics, ability to examine story performance and identify follow up angles to continue to increase page views and engagement
• Pitch and conduct interviews with celebrities, identifying strongest angles afterwards and writing up in a timely manner
• Work alongside the team in covering tentpole events, brainstorming lead-up coverage and writing articles in real time during red carpets, award shows and other pop culture events
• Collaborate with social team to promote content across the portfolio
  • Understanding of E! social audiences and ability to post on E! social when necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ yearsexperience in a deadlinewritingsharp copy, ideally in entertainment news
• Excellent writing skills that align with the E! voice
• Proficient in SEO
• Strong news judgment and understanding of what the E! reader wants to consume

Desired Characteristics :

• Hard-working, dedicated and detail-oriented
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• A blend of collaborative skills as well as being an independent self-starter
• Effective communication skills and strong collaborator who can work across multiple departments
• A passion for pop culture

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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $70,000-$80,000

Additional Information

*** Universal'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. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

*** News and Stations, brings together the power of *** News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the *** News Streaming Network, *** News Streaming local platforms, local websites and *** news.com, under one umbrella. *** News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the *** News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts *** MORNINGS, *** SATURDAY MORNING, the *** EVENING NEWS **** NORAH O'DONNELL, *** SUNDAY MORNING, *** ****END EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION **** MARGARET BRENNAN. *** News and Stations provides news and information for the *** Television Network, *** News.com, *** News Radio and podcasts, *** +, all digital platforms, and the *** News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news ser *** that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The *** News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from *** News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. *** News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as *** N, the *** News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as *** News.com and *** +. The ser *** is available live in 91 countries. *** News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. *** News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

*** Sunday Morning is seeking an experienced freelance writer with exceptional writing and strong communication skills to be an integral part of the editorial team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Craft copy and write introductions to segments airing in our weekly 90-minute broadcast for Anchor Jane Pauley and any Correspondents who may substitute for the Anchor.
• Work with senior staff and producers and correspondents on writing elements within pieces.
• Occasionally write brief segments -- such as our passage/obituaries.
• Exercise unbiased and sound news judgement and write in accordance to the *** News policies, editorial standards and style.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• At least four (4) years of television News writing experience
• Experience in ENPS or equivalent News computer system
• Ability to write sharp, active, and straightforward News reports, intros/tags, and teases from raw materials including: wire copy, video, reporter notes
• Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to tight deadlines and breaking news

This position involves working early mornings and/or overnight hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $48.01 - 48.01.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

***

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

**** 11 has an im *** te opening for a full-time Writer for PIX11 news broadcasts. The position is based in New York, NY.

Responsibilities include writing stories for various television newscasts, desk-top editing of video for the stories you write and working to coordinate lives shots from reporters and photographers in the field under deadline pressure.

In addition to writing, the writer will contribute creative ideas for broadcasts and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of ENPS systems is ideal.

The applicant must have at least 3 years of experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts. They must have a college degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or significant related experience.

Applicants must demonstrate a facility with language and a writing style that is designed to be off-the-cuff and fun, yet authoritative and credible. Strong writing, video, news judgment, and internet skills are essential.

Applicants must possess the ability to work well under pressure and work well with others.

Pay Rate: starting with $27

DESCRIPTION:
Write compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines. Write stories according to station policies, editorial style and rundown. Research and evaluate news stories and sources.
Coordinate the video editing of news stories. Assist in the producing of news segments and breaking news special reports. Exercise sound news judgment and comply with **** News editorial standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should have the following experience and skills:
• At least 2 years of television news writing.
• Experience on Inews/ENPS or equivalent news computer system.
• Ability to create clear, compelling, succinct news stories from raw materials including: unedited video, reporter notes, desk notes, telephone interviews, wire copy.
• Writing style that is straightforward uses active voice and is conversational.
• Experience working with video editing systems.
• Familiarity with news feed services *** Newsource & *** Newspath.
• Must possess excellent production and management skills.
• Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to breaking news.
• Related College degree and/or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard.

Note-This is a union position and membership in IBEW 525 is required.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland