Producer, The Rundown

This is a Full Time Job

NBCUniversal's E! News Digital is seeking a Los Angeles-based Producer for our digital series, “The Rundown.” This role works closely with the showrunner to execute all aspects of the show.

Responsibilities:

• Lead production team under showrunner to produce content for “E! News: The Rundown,” E! News's longest running digital franchise
• Pitch unique and engaging episode concepts daily that reflect the tone of the show while exhibiting a strong POV
• Take story pitches through every phase of production (i.e. research, script writing, asset placement, overseeing edit)
• Exercise strong editorial judgement and maintain brand tone in scripts and finished videos
• Manage daily duties of Associate Producers and Production Assistants in pulling supporting b-roll, SOTs, and still images for stories
• Work closely with video editors and graphic artists to ensure finished product reflects script and is legally and creatively approved
• Produce guest interviews from conception to fruition: including research, writing questions, ideating game concepts, and working with video editors to cut down footage into a succinct package
• Work closely with talent to coordinate schedule and shoot needs
• Partner closely with Director of Photography in pre-production and production of shoots, ideating shot lists, location-scouting as necessary and properly coordinating footage delivery between teams
• Liaise with photo team, booking team, legal team, art department and production management when called for
• Direct stand ups with talent on set and on field shoots (red carpets, junkets, festivals, award shows)
• Collaborate with sales team to lead execution of branded content, developing creative concepts that are executable in nature and budget
• Take an analytical approach to show performance especially in the formation of engaging headlines and other display copy following editorial best practices
• Work with other digital editorial teams to best optimize shared content for various platforms
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-year production experience on any platform (TV, Digital, Social)
• Strong pitching/writing skills and video content production background
• Expansive pop culture and entertainment knowledge
• Organized, detail-oriented and ability to work in collaborative environment
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule and willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice when necessary

Desired Characteristics:

• Thorough understanding of the digital content space and the challenging dynamics behind it
• Deep technical understanding of video production
• Solution-oriented and have a proven ability to innovate
• Maintains professional set etiquette even in high-stress situations
• Writing background, a plus
• Possess working knowledge of basic video editing functions and production tools
• Ability to work in a highly creative ad deadline driven environment

Additional Requirements:

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: $90,000-$110,000