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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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. 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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (‘Versant’) comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The KARAMO show is seeking an ASSOCIATE PRODUCER to assist with all aspects of the show’s booking of guests and production of segments. This is a project/limited term position with an estimated duration of approximately 6 months unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Responsibilities:
- Pitch and book compelling guests/two stories to appear on the show on a weekly basis
- Travel and meet guests upon arrival to Stamford
- Communicate with Producer about guests and production needs
- Handle all guest paperwork with Production, Legal & Accounting teams
- Assist Show Producer and delegate to Production Assistants as needed
- Show day procedures: assist with guest arrival, wardrobe, and additional production/show day needs
- Liaise with Production to make sure all expenditures are accounted for and pre-approved
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-year professional TV experience with a talk show or news program or other relevant entertainment experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and navigating the internet
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States
- Must be able to work in Stamford, CT and remotely
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience with Daytime talk
- Minimum 2 years TV Production experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and previous experience booking guests for television
- Strong research skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments under high pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow direction and work independently when necessary
- Superior organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
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].
