Editorial PA

Job Description

Responsibilities
Role

The Editorial Production Assistant for ACCESS is responsible for supporting the producers of the shows as needed, and for logging all materials as requested by Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Participate in content creation from conceptualization through the various stages of execution, to include: Research/Writing/Studio/Field Work/Post and Voiceover direction
• Assist producers in locating and obtaining footage and soundbites
• Assist producers in the field on shoots, as required
• Assist producers in setting up segments, as required
• Participate in social media strategies, as required
• Log other materials as needed by the producers of the show.
• Verbatim transcription of ACCESS field tapes/incoming feeds.
• Screen various network shows & synopses.
• Assignments from ACCESS news desk as required
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• 1+ year experience in television, Production Assistant work a plus
• I News, ENPS, or Media Central experience desirable

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job online to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must have ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings due to news cycles and breaking news. Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

Desired Characteristics:
• To be successful in this position you must be a total entertainment/pop culture fanatic and have a complete grasp of all aspects of social media, television, film and music.
• Strong interpersonal skills -- with a demonstrated ability to work with others efficiently in fast-paced, high-pressure situations -- are required.
• The ability to work with the other PAs in a team-oriented environment, often with minimal direct supervision is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and a desire to learn and master new skills is a must.
• Strong typing skills are required.

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