Production Assistant, Meet The Press Now

This is a Full Time Job

Meet The Press NOW is looking for a Production Assistant who has a demonstrated passion and skill in political reporting and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline driven team environment.

Get in touch if you love to work with graphics, edit video, have strong digital/social skills and want to jump start your career in journalism.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild-CWA.

Responsibilities:

• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air
• Oversee the airing of all graphic elements during live program
• Work with director and line producer to maintain graphic look and accuracy
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast
• Assist associate producers and editor with video editing
• Work closely with the Meet The Press Digital Team to publish and distribute video on social media and owned platforms
• Print scripts for anchors in studio and remotely
• Compile research for anchors, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Gather information on breaking stories for anchors to relay on air
• Maintain show transcripts and assist with archiving

Qualifications

Qualifications:
• Worked in broadcast, digital or cable, including internships, for at least one year
• Possess excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay/Premiere and iNews preferred
• Proven ability to work under deadline pressure and breaking news in a collaborative team environment
• Strong sense of newsworthiness, AP-Style and social media best practices

Additional Job Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY or Washington, DC
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news

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: $20/hr- $25/hr.



NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.