Associate Producer, Commerce Studios (Contract)

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Commerce Studios is seeking an Associate Producer to support all aspects of production for commerce content across all hours of TODAY and NBC News. This role includes a wide range of responsibilities from pre-production to scripting, overseeing edits and more. The AP must be comfortable with both tape and live segment production. This role requires occasional Saturdays in studio. The Commerce Studios team is a group of producers, photographers and designers dedicated to producing shoppable content across our linear and digital platforms and creating graphics and original photography for our commerce content. The AP must be able to multitask and collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure success for all stakeholders. An interest in shoppable programming and an eye on what’s trending is important. The AP must work creatively to produce shoppable content while maintaining the editorial integrity of NBC News and follow all journalistic standards and practices. Candidates should be organized, have a creative eye, passion for producing, storytelling and discovering new brands and items that improve viewers’ daily lives.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years’ experience creating content.
• 4-year college degree in journalism, marketing/business, or communications with an interest in storytelling or equivalent experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Avid, Slack, and Google Docs.
• Proficiency with hybrid meeting tools including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional organization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Curious researcher who can dive into an array of subjects and distinguish great guests.
• Creative thinker who understands monetizing content while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Must be aware of latest formats and trends in digital video as a distinct form of content.
• Understanding of NBCUniversal News Group platforms and shows to produce deliverables for sponsorship packages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for complicated shoots and live commerce content for the portfolio of NBC News brands and platforms
• Conduct pre-interviews, scout locations, script tape and live segments and ensure edit elements are shot
• Work with graphic artists and editors to bring segments to life for air
• Collaborate with commerce HQ, Partnerships, Legal & Standards and other teams across NBCU
• Curate product lists via research, testing and pitching for various platforms
• Act as a liaison with external contacts such as PR firms for product inquiries and internal departments such as the Design Team for prop needs
• Manage special projects as designated and problem solve creatively
• Follow detailed steps regarding internal tracking documents for various projects, segments, research materials

Benefits

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree