Researcher

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tonight Show is seeking a Researcher to work with all day-to-day operations. This is a Run of Show position that will support the Production with a variety of administrative and functional responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 2 years production experience.
Minimum 1 year experience in a research role.
Windows and Mac proficient, knowledge of video file formats, video transcoding, video editing, must be Internet savvy with strong research skills.
Willingness to work long hours and on weekends with short notice.
Must be willing to work in New York, NY.

Nice To Haves

Previous talk show or news experience a plus.
Knowledge of clip libraries and stock footage sources a plus.
Obsessive knowledge of pop culture, politics, and Internet culture.
Ability to work under constant deadlines.
Ability to work in a team environment as a member of a daily production team.
Candidate must be able to work in high-pressure situations and on deadline.
Able to multi-task and prioritize simultaneous research assignments.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
A self-starter with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Create extensive and thorough research packets on upcoming show guests.
Find potential discussion topics for guest interviews that align with the voice of the show.
Become the main source of accurate information about assigned guests.
Conceive games, bits and unique beats for guests based on research.
Work with segment producers to find material to support guest segments.
Daily review of new information to keep up to date on guests.
Fact-check and proofread material for show.