Production Assistant, Top Story with Tom Llamas at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

28.12

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Video Editing, Graphics, Collaboration, Research, Fact Checking, Story Pitching, Attention to Detail, Deadline Management

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 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 The Top Story with Tom Llamas team is looking for a creative, passionate journalist. Get in touch if you’re ready to take on a Production Assistant position. Get in touch if you love to edit video, work with graphics, love collaborating on a team, thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing and deadline driven environment, and want to jump start your career in journalism. This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA. Responsibilities: Work closely with Associate Producers and Producers by assisting them in editing video and graphics Search for best video and elements for open, lead intro for show, and various tells Clear video for air, coordinating with Social Newsgathering and Rights and Clearances Edit Show Open under tight deadline Edit and assist in writing tells for “Newsfeed” and “Global Watch” Help research and fact check stories with speed and accuracy Pitch smart and engaging stories for daily and future segments that will resonate with our audience Keep a constant eye on show rundowns to make sure our video and graphics are in place, accurate and current Mine and edit the best video and sound for assigned stories Qualifications You’ve worked in broadcast, digital or cable, including internships, for 1+ years You know how to edit video on Premiere and/or Avid You’ve got an interest and passion for journalism and are up on the latest news across multiple subject areas You are able to handle multiple projects with attention to detail under intense deadline You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short You thrive working in a collaborative team environment You pay attention to the details of everything you work on You’re ready to jump in on projects as they come up You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience You are willing to work in New York, New York Willing to work 12p – 8p, Monday - Friday Additional Requirements: Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 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: $28.12/hr 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: USD28.12 - USD28.12 - hourly

Responsibilities

The Production Assistant will assist Associate Producers and Producers in editing video and graphics, as well as researching and fact-checking stories. They will also pitch engaging stories and ensure that video and graphics are accurate and current.