Project Production Assistant

NBCUniversal

Project Production Assistant

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    NBC Entertainment is seeking a Production Assistant to help support Late Night’s Writer’s Assistant and Associate Producer. This is a staff role with an end date and is anticipated to last 12 – 18 months.

    Responsibilities:

    • Real-time news research and gathering throughout the week with an emphasis on politics and entertainment.
    • Generate monologue joke set-ups conforming in the style of news lede-writing.
    • Miscellaneous research and internal database maintenance.
    • Script packet assembly for table reads.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Basic Requirements :

    • At least one year of production experience or internship-related experience.
    • Bachelor’s degree required.
    • Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job online to be considered.
    • Willing to work in New York, NY.
    • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
    • Must be willing to work weekends, nights as needed by show (Sundays).

    Desired Characteristics:

    • Passion for late-night programming, current events and politics.
    • Robust production and/or digital experience.
    • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
    • Works well independently and has teamwork mentality.
    • Demonstrated ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure.
    • Flexibility to work a schedule that meets deadlines and requirements.
    • Excellent news judgment and familiarity with wide spectrum of media sources (social, digital, print and television).
    • Knowledge of LexusNexus or similar databases preferred.

    Additional Requirements:

    • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
    • 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.
    • Hourly salary range: $17.00 - $20.00
    • The candidate who fills this position will be paid at least 60 hours per week regardless of whether they work less than 60 hours. Hours over 40 hrs/wk will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.

    Additional Information

    As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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