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 an Associate Producer on the Weekend TODAY team, you will be responsible for pitching, writing and producing weekly franchise tape packages, show open, order graphics, research and produce live segments for broadcast.
Responsibilities:
- Produce weekly franchise segment Life Well Lived), news content, primarily for broadcast, including research, interviews, writing & editing scripts, overseeing tape edits
- Produce fast-paced pop culture news (Pop Start)
- An Associate Producer is expected to both pitch story ideas and work on assigned stories developed by the editorial team
- Work with Standards & Legal Team to ensure Editorial Standards of all segments
- Work with morning team on Show Open and show fixes and updates
Qualifications
- At least 4 years of editorial experience working in news production, preferably at the network level with morning television and/or short-format storytelling
- Experience working with an Editor
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Previous experience with Editorial decision making
- Must be able to shoot and edit
- Strong journalistic writing and research skills, as well as editorial judgment
- Must be willing to work Wednesday-Sundays and work flexible hours especially weekends, overtime, nights, holidays – often with short notice.
- Can be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
- Must be flexible with learning additional skills and other production responsibilities
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in NYC
Desired Qualifications:
- Control Room Experience
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
- Previous experience with DALi, Template Farm, and/or VIZrt
- Experience working with Photoshop
- Experience working with Media Central, Inews and editing software
- A self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
- Strong storytelling ability
- Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices
- Familiarity with social media
- Experience Producing Podcasts
Additional Job Requirements:
- You may be asked to take a writing test
- Hybrid: 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 - $85,000
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].
