Job Description

Meet The Press NOW is looking for a Production Associate 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

** Basic 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

** Job Requirements:**

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com 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

_ Additional Requirements:_

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

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

Additional Information

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