Production Assistant, NBC Nightly News – Weekend

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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

NBC’s Weekend 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 career in journalism. You’ll work closely with producers, editors, and the control room team to support the broadcast from pitch to air.

Responsibilities:

Assist producers with sourcing visual elements, including video and graphics
Clear footage and social content for air across broadcast and digital platforms
Help coordinate logistics for shoots, including travel and field production support
Develop basic Avid and desktop editing skills
Support the production team in the control room during live broadcasts
Assist with newsroom operations, including graphics coordination and video management
Pitch and research story ideas
Be available to support breaking news and other editorial needs as assigned

Qualifications
1+ year of experience in a newsroom or live broadcast environment (internship or freelance experience acceptable)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong news judgment and a keen interest in national and international news
Familiarity with iNews
Ability to shoot and edit short video content for use in broadcast or digital
Must be able to work weekends and flexible hours, including evenings and holidays as needed
Must be willing to work in person in New York City
Desired Characteristics:

Strong writing and communication skills
Experience with Avid or Premiere editing platforms is a plus
Ability to work calmly under deadline and in high-pressure environments
Thrives in a collaborative, team environment
Willing and able to take on new assignments as needed and support peers and colleagues
A self-starter who takes initiative and consistently strives to learn and grow new skills
Familiarity with NBC News editorial standards and broadcast practices is a plus
Additional Information:

Hybrid: This position is designated as hybrid, with a minimum of three in-office days per week required
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: $26/hr - $31/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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Read more