Copywriter Jobs in Pennsylvania

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 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.

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.

Job Description

• Produce, write, and edit content in both languages across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Line-produce newscasts or content streams, building rundowns and ensuring smooth execution from start to finish
• Collaborate with assignment desk, reporters, anchors, managers, and digital teams to plan and deliver daily coverage
• Write clear, accurate, and engaging scripts, headlines, and copy that connect with multilingual audiences
• Translate and adapt content to maintain accuracy, tone, and cultural relevance
• Contribute story ideas and participate in editorial meetings, helping shape coverage decisions
• Monitor breaking news and adjust rundowns and scripts in real time, maintaining composure in high-pressure situations
• Edit video and incorporate graphics to enhance storytelling across platforms
• Maintain strong awareness of local and national news, with a deep understanding of the Philadelphia market
• Ensure all content meets journalistic standards for accuracy, fairness, and credibility

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to write, edit, and produce content under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards
• Willingness to join AFTRA as this position may be covered by the AFTRA collective bargaining agreement
• Experience line-producing newscasts
• Experience editing content on a desktop editing system
• Ability to make priority decisions under a deadline
• Strong ability to deliver news as it is developing on all platforms
• Team player mentality
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.