Job Details
Associate Producer
Summary
The Associate Producer role at Nightly News Weekend is a premiere role to help TV journalists take their careers to the next level.
Category
Associate Producer
Booking
Editor
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Mar 16, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Associate Producer role at Nightly News Weekend is a premiere role to help TV journalists take their careers to the next level. It not only offers training on the key building blocks of television news producing, and exposure to key parts of the larger news organization, it also allows the opportunity to produce pieces from beginning to end. The role offers the chance for Associate Producers to gain all the skills – and a reel – to power their career forward on whatever path they choose.
Job Duties:
Job Duties:
- Assist with all aspects of production, from editing VO’s for the broadcast, to coordinating graphics, to pulling elements and researching.
- Assist producers and senior producers in the development of stories – booking, pre-interviewing, and element-gathering
- Pitch and Produce. AP’s on Nightly News Weekend are expected to pitch stories and then develop, produce, and sometimes write the pieces for air on the broadcast.
- This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have at least five years of editorial experience working in production at the network or cable level, preferably with evening television
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree
- Must be proficient in Outlook and iNews
- Must be willing and able to travel and work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
- Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
- Shooting and desktop editing skills, and preliminary package producing skills required
Additional Job Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in NYC
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics:
- DV shooting experience
- Knowledge of non-linear 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
Salary range: $65,000-$80,000.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
N/A