Production Assistant

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role Summary/Purpose:

As a production assistant, you will work directly with the Executive Producer and Senior Producers to assist in the production of a live, 30-minute, nightly broadcast.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Assist with production at shoots (coordinate, organize and provide editorial guidance)
• Assist producers with gathering elements, file video and imagery for news-of-day and feature spots
• Learn Avid and develop desk edit skills to cut VO's and Teases for broadcast
• Assist Digital team with desk editing digital cuts
• Learn production assistant skills in the control room and studio during the broadcast
• Pitch, research and develop stories for Nightly News broadcasts
• Predict and fulfill additional needs to Executive Producer and Nightly News Rim
• Arrange travel for multiple people on short notice for breaking news situations
• Willingness and availability to work additional hours, at short notice as needed, for breaking news to help update the broadcast

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have at least 1 year news production experience at the network level, preferably with an evening news broadcast
• Must be able to shoot and expected to edit on desktop
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, iNews, and major social media platforms
• Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
• Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.
• Must be willing to work in NYC.

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to shoot digital video and/or still photography
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Strong story telling ability
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems including Avid
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organized
• Self-starter
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkq25q-18-216-124-49-42 in your application.