Production Assistant, TODAY (Contract)

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Assistant works closely with the TODAY editorial and control room teams on the rundown and supporting material for the live broadcast. The role also provides vacation and other paid-time-off coverage for essential broadcast positions. It involves creating show paperwork, supporting segments and the show podcast, researching on tight deadlines, and communicating with affiliates. The position is hybrid, with a minimum of three office days per week, and is based in New York City.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of and interest in news and current events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Flexible, organized, self-starting, and extremely detail-oriented; able to seek out answers and resources independently.
• Exceptional time management skills, including the 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 both 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 directly with producers on segments.
• Gather elements for segments.
• 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