Job 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.

NBC4, Los Angeles is seeking an engaging, dynamic, and digitally native Host / Content Creator for Reel Time, a new live entertainment news program focused on delivering timely, relevant content across digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms.

The Host will serve first and foremost as a social-first content creator and personality, responsible for developing, producing, and delivering daily entertainment content designed to drive engagement across platforms. This role will also extend that voice to the on-air experience, bringing digital storytelling, personality, and immediacy into a live Monday-Friday format.

Success in this role requires a strong on-camera presence, sharp editorial instincts, and a deep understanding of how to create content that resonates in a fast-paced, audience-driven, multi-platform environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and produce daily entertainment content optimized for social and digital platforms, with a focus on speed, relevance, and engagement.
• Translate trending topics, audience behaviors, and entertainment news into compelling, platform-native content (short-form video, live hits, explainers, and personality-driven segments).
• Extend digital content to on-air by hosting and presenting segments for local and broader audiences, maintaining an authentic and conversational tone.
• Deliver content across multiple platforms, including social, streaming, and broadcast, with the ability to adapt format, pacing, and voice for each platform.
• Identify trending stories, viral moments, and cultural conversations, and quickly turn them into publishable content.
• Report entertainment stories both live and in pre-produced formats, in-studio and in the field.
• Write and contribute to scripts, segments, and captions across platforms, ensuring clarity, tone, and engagement.
• Actively engage with audiences on social platforms, using voice, personality, and interaction to build connection and community.
• Conduct interviews (in-studio, in-field, and virtual) with talent, experts, and newsmakers, optimized for both social clipping and on-air use.
• Collaborate closely with producers, contributors, co-hosts, and digital teams to develop multi-platform content strategies and daily coverage plans.
• Integrate sponsored content, promotions, and brand partnerships seamlessly into content across platforms.
• Create, publish, and amplify original content on social media, including self-shot, behind-the-scenes, and real-time updates.
• Collaborate with creative and digital teams to optimize content for reach, retention, and shareability.
• Support promotional activities, including station events, community appearances, and special programming.
• Serve as a public-facing representative of the station, maintaining a strong and consistent brand voice across platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of on-air experience in television, digital, or multi-platform environments.
• Experience covering entertainment news, pop culture, or lifestyle content.
• Proven ability to ad-lib, improvise, and perform effectively under tight deadlines and in live or near-live environments.
• Experience presenting across multiple platforms, including television, digital, and social media.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to identify and communicate compelling entertainment stories.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to provide a demo reel or portfolio of work examples.
• Successful candidate will be required to join the SAG AFTRA union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that union

Desired Characteristics

• Strong interest in entertainment news, current events, and pop culture.
• Comfortable working with talent, artists, and high-profile individuals.
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to connect authentically with a broad audience.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital audience engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, creative, and motivated with a strong desire to contribute to a high-performing team.

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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.