Associate Producer, Hallie Jackson NOW

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

9h • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NBC News NOW is seeking a talented associate producer who thrives in a breaking news, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment for Hallie Jackson NOW.

We are looking for someone who writes compelling copy, has a strong visual sensibility, loves collaborating on a team, and thrives in a fast-paced, quickly changing and deadline driven environment.

This position is represented by the News Guild-CWA NY.

Requirements

• You’ve been working in broadcast, streaming or cable news for 2+ years – preferably working on live daily shows or in and around a control room.
• You’re comfortable editing digital video and you want to get even better at it.
• You want a career in journalism and stay up on the news across multiple subject areas.
• You’re able to work calmly under intense deadline to finish a project.
• You check and double check your work to ensure accuracy.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• You are willing to work in New York, New York from 11a-7p, Monday-Friday.

Nice To Haves

• You’ve got big ideas and the journalistic writing and research skills to bring them to life.
• You’re familiar with iNEWS.
• You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short.

Responsibilities

• Editing video - including day-of-air packages - and graphic elements for a live show on a tight deadline
• Collaborating with producers and correspondents to research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Working closely with EP, producers, correspondents, and anchors
• Pitch the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas for day-of and future segments.
• Quality check all video content.
• Keep senior producers and the EP up to date with daily news development of assigned stories.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level