Job Description
Company Description
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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
“Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” is looking for an Associate Producer who has exceptional editorial skills, strong news judgment, a demonstrated expertise in covering politics and policy, and strong tape, digital and social skills.
Responsibilities:
- Work with editors and graphic artists to produce packages, including the broadcast Open, edit tape elements and develop graphics
- Generate and pitch show ideas, program guests and franchise segments
- Produce political panel
- Gather sound and assist with “Meet the Press” interview elements and spots
- Produce guest research and write questions for “Meet the Press” moderator
- Shoot and edit stories for digital and social platforms, and elements for broadcast
- Edit show promos, early release clips and other show franchises
- Identify top news-making moments for NBC News affiliates
- Track competition
- Assist with show archiving
- Edit and socialize breakout clips for social platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and meetthepress.com
- Contribute to “Meet the Press” blog
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in news production
- At least 3 years of tape, field and editing experience
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
- Must be available to work Saturdays & Sundays as part of the regular weekly schedule, as well as evenings and holidays as required
- Willing to work in Washington, DC
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics:
- Exceptional editorial skills and strong news judgment
- A team player with excellent communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated passion for politics and public policy
- Strong writing and research skills
- Creative, independent thinking skills
- Strong shooting and editing skills
- Up to date on periodicals, including op-eds
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to perform well under pressure
- Creativity and a desire to experiment with new editorial products
Additional Requirements:
- 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 - $75,000
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].
