Special Events Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

The Production Assistant for Special Events will help produce live breaking news special reports. The role offers an opportunity to be a part of the biggest moments in breaking news. It also offers unique involvement in both live producing and tape producing.

Responsibilities:
• Assist with multiple aspects of production including: compiling research for production team and talent, organizing production logistics, creating graphics and lower thirds during breaking news and special coverage
• Research and compile visual elements for air
• Help monitor social media and web for any breaking news or long-term news stories
• Provide general administrative support for Specials team, including meeting planning, travel planning, and submitting expense reports
• Schedule/arrange meetings and conference calls, with internal and external parties at a fast and constantly changing pace
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Work closely with specials team to research, select, and locate required footage for broadcast

Qualifications
• At least 1 year of news production experience or internship-related experience at the network or cable-news level
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, History or a related field of study
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news; ability to work overtime, as needed – including nights and weekends as events warrant
• Willing to work on-site in New York, NY

Desired Characteristics
• Self-starter who has demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with NewsConnect, Avid Media Central, Avid Interplay, VizRT graphics, iNews, Slack and/or similar editing and editorial technological systems
• Ability to recognize and implement reprioritization of tasks
• Long-term career aspirations to be in the production/editorial space

Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

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: $26- $31/hr

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