Associate Producer
Company: NBC Universal
Location: Washington
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses
across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and
entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture
company, significant television production operations, a leading
television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium
ad-supported streaming service.
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The Weekend Desk Editor-Associate Producer is responsible for
executing NBC News coverage in Washington and the surrounding
region across all platforms including Nightly News, The Today Show,
MSNBC, NBC News Now, and NBCNews.com while working on the Desk
primarily on the weekends and working with assignment managers,
producers, senior producers, and correspondents to help pitch,
write and produce news content for broadcast and the web during the
week.
Responsibilities include:
+ Ensure coverage of breaking news, scheduled events, pooled
events, highly produced interviews, field anchoring and other
production needs
+ Monitor and react to breaking news, stay focused in high pressure
situations and multitask
+ Collaborate with Senior Managers of all platforms on planning and
execution of weekend coverage
+ Communicate clearly with talent, producers, field crews, managers
of all the platforms and counterparts in New York
+ Gather and research story ideas, develop sources, gather accurate
information from multiple agencies, assign producers and work with
NY crew desk to assign crews
+ Process and analyze a large volume of information, determine what
is most important and newsworthy and then communicate the essential
details
+ Assist with full scope of production including research, booking,
pre-interviewing
+ Digital journalism including shooting video and stills, and
editing skills are required
+ Write and produce segments, broadcast and online stories and
produce live shots
+ Gather visual elements and assist with editing for segment
production
Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, communications or
related field or equivalent experience
3 years' experience (with a minimum of 1 year on an assignment
desk) at a network or large market television station.
Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.
Must be 18 years or greater
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United
States
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays
Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational
skills
Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions and
act decisively under tight deadlines
Must be able to work effectively with others in a team
environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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 in select work settings
or where jurisdictionally mandated.
Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety
policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
Familiarity with the Washington Pool system
Excellent story development, logistics and follow-up skills
Working knowledge of the Washington, DC metro area is preferred
Proficiency with the iNews computer system and ability to learn NBC
Newsconnect
Demonstrated ability to multi-task under pressure, meet deadlines,
process information, and make decisions quickly.
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. NBCUniversal will consider for
employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where
applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled
veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation
if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access
nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request
reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and
in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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