Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

NBC's Weekend 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 sourcing visual elements, including video and graphics
• Clear footage and social content for air across broadcast and digital platforms
• Help coordinate logistics for shoots, including travel and field production support
• Develop basic Avid and desktop editing skills
• Support the production team in the control room during live broadcasts
• Assist with newsroom operations, including graphics coordination and video management
• Pitch and research story ideas
• Be available to support breaking news and other editorial needs as assigned

Qualifications
• 1 year of experience in a newsroom or live broadcast environment (internship or freelance experience acceptable)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong news judgment and a keen interest in national and international news
• Familiarity with iNews
• Ability to shoot and edit short video content for use in broadcast or digital
• Must be able to work weekends and flexible hours, including evenings and holidays as needed
• Must be willing to work in person in New York City

Desired Characteristics
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Experience with Avid or Premiere editing platforms is a plus
• Ability to work calmly under deadline and in high-pressure environments
• Thrives in a collaborative, team environment
• Willing and able to take on new assignments as needed and support peers and colleagues
• A self-starter who takes initiative and consistently strives to learn and grow new skills
• Familiarity with NBC News editorial standards and broadcast practices is a plus

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position is designated as hybrid, with a minimum of four in-office days per week required