Production Assistant, Specials

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The Production Assistant for Special Events will help produce live breaking news special reports. The role offers an opportunity to be a part of the biggest moments in breaking news. It also offers unique involvement in both live producing and tape producing.
 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with multiple aspects of production including: compiling research for production team and talent, organizing production logistics, creating graphics and lower thirds during breaking news and special coverage
• Research and compile visual elements for air
• Help monitor social media and web for any breaking news or long-term news stories
• Provide general administrative support for Specials team, including meeting planning, travel planning, and submitting expense reports
• Schedule/arrange meetings and conference calls, with internal and external parties at a fast and constantly changing pace
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Work closely with specials team to research, select, and locate required footage for broadcast

• At least 1 year of news production experience or internship-related experience at the network or cable-news level
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, History or a related field of study
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news; ability to work overtime, as needed – including nights and weekends as events warrant
• Willing to work on-site in New York, NY

Desired Characteristics:

• Self-starter who has demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with NewsConnect, Avid Media Central, Avid Interplay, VizRT graphics, iNews, Slack and/or similar editing and editorial technological systems
• Ability to recognize and implement reprioritization of tasks
• Long-term career aspirations to be in the production/editorial space

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

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: $26- $31/hr

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].