Associate Producer, Nightly News

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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.

The Associate Producer role at Nightly News is a premiere role to help TV journalists take their careers to the next level. A Nightly News Associate Producer contributes editorially and functionally, owning key production aspects of the show, including headline producing, graphic producing and video producing. The role also provides a clear pathway to producing cut pieces for Nightly News, setting AP’s up for the future.  

Responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of production, from editing VO’s for the broadcast, to coordinating graphics, to video producing.
• Pitch and Produce. Nightly News Associate Producers are expected to pitch stories and then develop, produce, and sometimes write the pieces for air on the broadcast.
• Assist producers and senior producers in the development of stories – booking, pre-interviewing, and element-gathering.
• Train and work toward owning day-of producing: AP’s will train with producers to learn day-of package producing skills, how to gather, coordinate editorial and own all aspects of a day-of news piece.

• At least 5 years of editorial experience working in production at the network or cable level, preferably with evening television
• A Bachelor’s degree
• Shooting and desktop editing skills, and preliminary package producing skills required
• Proficient in Outlook and iNews
• Willing and able to travel and work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news; ability to work overnight, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
• Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed
• Willing and able to work in NYC
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics:

• DV shooting experience
• Advanced knowledge of desk editing systems including Avid
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events 
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $75,000 - $90,000

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