Associate Producer, White House Unit

This is a Full Time Job

As a Weekend Associate Producer at the NBC News Washington Bureau, you will play a critical role in the news organization’s Washington beat coverage. In this highly collaborative job, you will work closely with the news desk, beat correspondents and other producers on key shift. The Weekend AP will spend their time working between the Washington DC Bureau and key beats, with a focus on the White House and Capitol Hill. You should be willing to work flexible hours, days, and holidays, with a willingness to travel.

Job Duties:
• Supporting key DC beats in all news gathering efforts
• Log beat-related events and background calls during their shifts
• Field produce correspondents as necessary
• Assist in breaking news & on-going story coverage, including through reporting and research
• Work with correspondents to prepare for live, taped and written reports for all NBC News Group platforms
• Utilize a variety of logging platforms, such as Otter and Media Central
• Pitch original story ideas for all platforms
• Shoot iPhone video of newsmakers in circumstances where cameras are not allowed/available
• Other responsibilities may change depending on breaking news and scheduling

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of 2 years editorial experience working in production at a network/cable news operation
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Must be willing to live and work in Washington, D.C.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and travel
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics
• Excellent news judgment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong digital journalism skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and make critical decisions under tight deadlines
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Demonstrated field producing experience
• Strong reporting, writing and research skills
• Knowledge of the daily production needs of news programs, and special reports

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time