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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (’Versant’) comprised of most of NBCUniversal’s cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description

OVERVIEW

The News Assistant provides support to the show production teams assisting with cutting video, building graphics and basic segment production. This role is ideal for candidates looking for entry into a career in journalism and TV news production with a keen interest in business, economics, and financial markets. They will also begin to learn about business and markets and the fundamentals for journalism.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree or equivalent experience and a keen interest in business news, economics, and financial markets.
• Prior internship experience in TV News Production and/or financial sector.
• Capability to handle short deadlines and work in a fast-paced and demanding live news environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Additional languages would be beneficial.
  The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
  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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
  Although you’ll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you’ll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape

• Support production of compelling business news content for CNBC’s core programming.
• Work with editors and producers to source soundbites and produce interview edits
• Build guest and reporter segments using iNews and CNBC’s in-house systems.
• Create graphics using CNBC’s in-house applications and liaising with the graphics department.
• Play graphics and data during the show, supporting live gallery production.
• Research stories as directed.
• Basic script writing.
• Clipping live interviews as digital videos.
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