Production Assistant, Morning News NOW

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company, creating and distributing world-class content across film, television, streaming, theme parks, consumer products, and experiences. The company owns and operates major entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, Telemundo, and Peacock. NBCUniversal is committed to improving the communities where its employees, customers, and audiences live and work, fostering an inclusive culture, and attracting a diverse workforce. The Morning News NOW team is seeking a Production Assistant who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and quickly changing team environment, working overnight/early morning hours. This role is ideal for individuals looking to jumpstart a career in journalism, with a passion for team collaboration, video editing, and graphics work on a live show. The position operates Monday – Friday from 2am – 10am ET and is represented by the NewsGuild-CWA.

Requirements

You’ve worked in broadcast, digital or cable, including internships, for 2+ years or have a degree in journalism/broadcast news
You know how to edit video on Premiere and/or Avid
You’ve got an interest and passion for journalism and are up on the latest news across multiple subject areas
You’re a visual thinker who understands how to show, not tell the news.
You are able to handle multiple projects with attention to detail under intense deadline
You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short
You thrive working in a collaborative team environment
You pay attention to the details of everything you work on
You’re ready to jump in on projects as they come up
You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
You are willing to work in New York, New York, Monday – Friday from 2a – 10a ET

Responsibilities

Work closely with Producers and other members of the show team to find and edit the best video, sound and graphics for assigned stories
Keep a constant eye on show rundowns to make sure video and graphics are in place, accurate and current
Partner with artists and producers to generate creative, thoughtful graphics for broadcast – presenting information in a way that boosts understanding
Pitch smart and engaging stories for daily and future segments that will resonate with our audience.
Help research and fact check stories with speed and accuracy
Check and double check your work
Collaborate with reporters, anchors and colleagues
Adhere to NBC News standards and practices