Job Description
Responsibilities
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Job Description
The Associate Producer role at Nightly News is a premiere role to help TV journalists take their careers to the next level. A Nightly News Associate Producer contributes editorially and functionally, owning key production aspects of the show, including: headline producing, graphic producing and tape producing. The role also provides a pathway to producing pieces for Nightly News, setting AP's up for the future.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with all aspects of production, from editing VO's for the broadcast, to coordinating graphics, to tape producing.
• Assist producers and senior producers in the development of stories – booking, pre-interviewing, and element-gathering.
• Pitch and Produce. AP's on Nightly News are expected to pitch stories and then develop, produce, and sometimes write the pieces for air on the broadcast.
Qualifications
• Must have at least five years of editorial experience working in production at the network or cable level, preferably with evening television
• Must have a Bachelor's degree
• Must be proficient in Outlook and iNews
• Must be willing and able to travel and 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 overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
• Shooting and desktop editing skills, and preliminary package producing skills required
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in NYC
Desired Characteristics:
• DV shooting experience
• Knowledge of desk editing systems including Avid
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices
Additional Responsibilities:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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
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