Job Description
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. 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.
Job Description
As a Booking Associate Producer, you will work as part of NBC News’ Booking and Editorial Unit, on the News and Politics team, responsible for booking guests across all platforms of NBC News, including TODAY, Weekend TODAY, Nightly News, Weekend Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, Specials, as well as our streaming network NBC News NOW and all digital platforms.
Please note: This job is a Sunday to Thursday schedule. Schedules will vary but must be able to work all shifts, including overnights.
Responsibilities:
- Manage short- and long-term bookings across multiple NBC News platforms.
- Pitch story ideas and work on assigned bookings as they are launched by editorial teams and shows.
- Coordinate guest travel and live shot logistics in partnership with production teams and arrange editorial guidance and pre-interviews with segment producers.
- Support on-set guest coordination, helping to manage multiple guests from arrival through their segment across various broadcast and NBC News NOW shows.
- Coordinating and giving direction to all bookers in the field, often during breaking news.
- Writing letters and proposals to various publicists, lawyers, and/or potential guests and maintaining relationships until an interview is secured.
Qualifications
- Must have at least 2 years of experience working in production or booking at the network level.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
- Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
- Must be willing to travel with little notice, and for extended periods.
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
- Must be willing to take submit to a background investigation.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Desired Characteristics:
- A genuine news junkie who gets their information from a wide range of sources be it broadcast, newsletters, podcasts, social media or anything in between.
- Someone who starts the day by checking news alerts, morning shows, and socials to know the stories everyone will be talking about.
- Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where the day we started at 9AM may be totally different by noon.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Understands how to work with people in serious, sometimes complicated and stressful situations.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
- Strong knowledge of all social media platforms.
- Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events.
Additional Requirements:
This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
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
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].
