Job Description

As a Production Assistant, you will work closely with the TODAY editorial team and control room teams on the rundown of the broadcast. You will also serve as a resource for vacation and other PTO coverage for essential broadcast positions.

Responsibilities:

• Create Show Rundown and other supporting paperwork
• Work directly with control room production team
• Gathering elements for segments
• Working directly with producers on segments
• Have strong editorial judgement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of news production and/or administrative experience
• Exceptional computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and social media
• A flexible schedule: available on holidays and weekends when needed
• Strong interest in news, entertainment, and current events
• Willing to work in New York City
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. The ability to work overtime, as needed.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated strong knowledge 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
• Flexible, organized, self-starter, and extremely detail-oriented – able to seek out answers and resources on own
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize and juggle numerous projects and deadlines in an extremely fast-paced and high-volume environment
• Proactive thinker with understanding of how to apply data
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and on a team
• Awareness of NBC News programs, on-air correspondents, policies, guidelines and practices
• Knowledge of iNews, AVID Interplay and editing software
• Knowledge of Frequency software

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. Salary range: $20-$25/hr.

Additional Information

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