Production Assistant, Nightly News

This is a Full Time Job

NBC's Nightly News is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Production Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated early-career journalist to learn the core skills of broadcast news production and contribute to our flagship program.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives under deadline and has a deep interest in a career in journalism. You'll work closely with producers, editors, and the control room team to support the broadcast from pitch to air.

Responsibilities:
• Assist producers with logging media, shooting elements, finding file video and clearing new imagery for news-of-day and feature spots
• Assist with production at shoots (coordinate, organize and provide editorial guidance)
• Learn Avid and develop desk edit skills to cut VO’s and Teases for broadcast
• Desk edit digital cuts of Nightly stories for NBCNews.com
• Assist show production team in the control room and studio during the broadcast
• Pitch, research and develop stories for Nightly News broadcasts
• Predict and fulfill additional needs to Executive Producer and Nightly News Rim
• Willingness and availability to work a weekend schedule and additional hours, at short notice as needed, for breaking news to help update the broadcast

Qualifications
• At least 1 year of news production experience at the network level, preferably with an evening news broadcast
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must be able to shoot and expected to edit on desktop
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, iNews, and major social media platforms
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news; ability to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below
• Must be willing to work in NYC
• Must be able to work Wednesday-Sunday, subject to change per the needs of the broadcast.

Desired Characteristics
• Ability to shoot digital video and/or still photography
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems including Avid
• Strong storytelling ability
• Self-starter who has demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices.

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.