Job Details
Writers Assistant
Summary
Primary role is to provide support for the writing staff.
Category
Assistant
Writers
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Aug 22, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Job Description
- A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are expected in regards to all matters and documents.
- Primary role is to provide support for the writing staff.
- Assist in copying and distributing scripts and rundowns.
- Answering phones and taking messages during staff writing sessions and studio rehearsals.
- Conduct online research relevant to sketches and material being written for the show.
- Identify and flag potential script issues for music clearance and the legal department.
- Keeping up with changes as scripts are rewritten throughout the week.
- Assist in managing a small team of production interns.
- Coordinate and organize writer’s rooms.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Basic Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of prior assistant or internship experience in TV or features (preferably at a studio or network) supporting high level employees.
- Minimum 1 year experience using Microsoft Office (Final Draft, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
- Bachelor's degree or higher required.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and be flexible with hours.
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY
Desired Characteristics:
- Someone that's a team player with strong work ethic.
- Should possess excellent written and communication skills.
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Professional business manner.
- Comfort working with all levels of management and talent.
- Seeking a very detail-oriented person with the ability to multi-task.
- Ideal candidate works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A