Associate Producer, Specials & Weekends at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Video Editing, Graphics Editing, AVID, Adobe Premiere, iNews, Rundown Building, Segment Writing, Live Broadcasts, Technical Troubleshooting, Logistical Coordination, Editorial Judgment, Control Room Operations, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world. Job Description The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking an Associate Producer to join our breaking news coverage team on weekends and support Early Today weekdays. You’ll work closely with the Senior Producer and Line Producer to ensure all production elements are in place for seamless live broadcasts during major news events. We are looking for associate producers who are passionate about journalism, have experience editing video and working with graphics, and thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing and deadline driven team environment. Responsibilities: Build and manage elements including but not limited to graphics and video elements for on-air use Edit video and graphic elements for special and live programs on a tight deadline Edit in AVID or Adobe Premiere (previous knowledge of Avid is a plus, but not required) Work in iNews to support shows as needed, including building rundowns, segments and writing intros to packages / other taped elements Work closely with EP, producer, correspondents and hosts Collaborate with Senior Producers and the Specials team to anticipate resources needed for major-event coverage Troubleshoot technical or logistical issues in real time to minimize on-air disruptions Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality Produce live cut-ins, special segments, and additional content as needed Qualifications 2+ years of experience in digital video, broadcast or cable Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts under tight deadlines Excellent communication skills for collaborating with across editorial, technical, and talent teams under tight deadline Significant exposure to control room operations Excellent editorial judgment with knowledge of NBC News Standards Editorial judgment to edit together material being fed in from around NBC’s global reach, to create smart, accurate segments Proficiency with automated control room systems and rundown tools –– or clear aptitude to learn them quickly Flexibility for overnight and weekend schedules, including holidays with on call availability for unplanned breaking news shifts Must be willing and able to work in person at 30 Rock Saturday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm. Must be staying up on the news and jumping in as duty calls Desired Qualifications: Strong organizational skills and ability to handle logistics in a live-news environment Ability to remain calm and resourceful under pressure, with a proactive approach to challenges Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across diverse production units Collaborative team player dedicated to supporting editorial excellence Additional Requirements: Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 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: $65,000 - $80,000 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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected]. Business Segment: NBC Editorial Compensation: USD65000.00 - USD80000.00 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Associate Producer will build and manage on-air elements like graphics and video, and be responsible for editing these elements for special and live programs under tight deadlines. They will also work in iNews to support shows by building rundowns and writing intros for packages.