Production Assistant, TODAY (Contract)

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

2d • $26 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Assistant works closely with the TODAY editorial and control room teams on the live broadcast rundown and supporting materials, and provides vacation and other paid-time-off coverage for essential broadcast positions. The role supports show preparation, segment production, research, and podcast editing in a fast-paced news environment. This is a hybrid position, generally requiring at least three days per week in the office, and the employee must be willing to work in New York City.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of news production and/or administrative experience.
• Exceptional computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media.
• Willingness to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including during breaking news.
• Flexible schedule and availability to work weekends.
• Strong interest in news, entertainment, and current events.
• Willingness to work in New York City.
• Strong editorial judgment and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of and interest in news and current events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with all levels of management.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Flexibility, organization, self-direction, and attention to detail, including the ability to seek out answers and resources independently.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize and manage numerous projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proactive thinking and understanding of how to apply data.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Awareness of NBC News programs, on-air correspondents, policies, guidelines, and practices.
• Knowledge of iNews, AVID Media Central/VPost, and editing software.
• Knowledge of Frequency software.

Responsibilities

• Create the show rundown and other supporting paperwork.
• Work directly with the control room production team.
• Work with producers on segments.
• Gather elements for segments.
• Conduct research under tight deadlines.
• Work with a video editor on the show podcast.
• Send affiliate morning notes.
• Provide vacation and other PTO coverage for essential broadcast positions.

Benefits

• Eligible for 401(k) after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months.
• Eligible for health and welfare benefits on the first day of employment.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level