Production Assistant, Editorial

Full Time Job
Responsibilities
Role Summary:
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.
• Minimum 2-year experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Minimum 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 Universal City, CA
• 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 must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if 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.