Production Assistant, Nightly News

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About the role

NBC's Nightly News is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Production Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated early-career journalist to learn the core skills of broadcast news production and contribute to our flagship program, which delivers trusted journalism to millions of viewers every weekend. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives under deadline and has a deep interest in a journalism career. You'll work closely with producers, editors, and the control room team to support the broadcast from pitch to air.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers with logging media, shooting elements, finding file video, and clearing new imagery for news-of-day and feature spots
• Assist with production at shoots (coordinate, organize, and provide editorial guidance)
• Learn Avid and develop desk edit skills to cut VOs and Teases for broadcast
• Desk edit digital cuts of Nightly stories for NBCNews.com
• Assist the show production team in the control room and studio during the broadcast
• Pitch, research, and develop stories for Nightly News broadcasts
• Predict and fulfill additional needs for the Executive Producer and Nightly News Rim
• Work a weekend schedule and additional hours, including short-notice breaking news updates

Requirements

• At least 1 year of news production experience at the network level, preferably with an evening news broadcast
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to shoot and edit on desktop
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, iNews, and major social media platforms
• Willingness to work flexible hours under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• Must be willing to work in NYC
• Must be able to work Wednesday-Sunday, subject to change per broadcast needs

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to shoot digital video and/or still photography
• Strong journalistic writing, research, and editorial judgment
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems including Avid
• Strong storytelling ability
• Self-starter with demonstrated interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position requires working from the office a minimum of four days per week. The company reserves the right to change the in-office requirement at any time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of discounts and perks

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Pay

$26/hr - $31/hr

Schedule

• Wednesday-Sunday, subject to change per broadcast needs
• Additional hours as needed for breaking news, with little or no notice

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.