Pop Culture and Lifestyle Content Researcher

This is a Full Time Job

As a Researcher, you will work directly with Associate Producers, Producers and Senior Producers to develop and execute daily segments with a strong focus on pop culture, celebrity interviews, human interest and lifestyle content.

Responsibilities:
• Pitch, develop, and assist with original segments centered on pop culture, celebrity news, human interest, topical conversations and lifestyle content.
• Collaborate with the team on all aspects of production, including prepping elements, coordinating props, negotiating shoot logistics, supporting edit sessions and composing research packets.
• Brainstorm fresh and creative content.
• Work with Legal & Standards and Rights & Clearances to ensure editorial standards and licensing of all content prior to air.
• Manage all SOTS & b-roll elements cut for the show on a rotational basis.
• Assist with securing segment giveaways and prizes.
• Backfill Graphics Coordinator, Production Assistant, and Executive Assistant roles.

Qualifications
• 2 years of experience working in production at the network or syndication level.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• Must be willing/able to work in New York, NY.

Desired Characteristics
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and interest in pop culture and current events.
• Passionate about human-interest storytelling and lifestyle content.
• Resourceful, proactive, self-starter.
• Ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Experience using social media.
• Knowledge of NBC News policies, guidelines, and practices.

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.