Associate Producer, Dateline (contract)

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, distribute it across film, television, and streaming, and bring it to life through global theme parks, consumer products, and experiences. Our brands include NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock. We produce premier filmed entertainment through Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Focus Features, and Universal Studio Group’s television studios, and operate theme parks worldwide, including Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

We are committed to improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create content reflecting our world.

About the role

NBC News is seeking an Associate Producer to assist in all aspects of production of long-form content. This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 24 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables are completed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production of original content for air, including story development
• Aid in extensive editorial research
• Conduct pre-interviews and on-camera interviews
• Participate in shooting, fact-checking, and editing, as directed
• Produce short web-extras, as needed, under the direction of the Senior Producer
• Coordinate with technical, operations staff, and external resources
• Significant travel for booking, productions, and to attend trials

Requirements

• Must have a journalism background and at least 3 years’ editorial production experience for a network or cable operation
• Must be proficient in Outlook and iNews
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• Must be willing to work in New York
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, including weekends with short notice
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples

Skills

• Some shooting experience
• Ability to shoot both breaking news and documentary-style b-roll
• Familiarity with video editing
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a dynamic environment

Schedule

• Hybrid: This position requires contributing from the office four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Benefits

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months (for Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period)
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on the 1st day of employment
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000