Assistant Producer, Dateline

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As an Assistant Producer, you will work directly with producers to assist in all aspects of long-form journalism for distribution across Dateline and the NBC News platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to production of original long-form news content, including, story development, booking interviews, coordinating travel for guests, conducting pre-interviews and on-camera interviews
• Participate in shooting, scripting, fact-checking and editing as directed
• Produce on-line and broadcast segments as needed under the direction of Senior Producer/Producer
• Coordinate with technical, operations staff and external resources
• Organize media for edit and archiving, log video
• Research and procure archival footage- from outside sources as well as NBC stations, Access Hollywood and the NBC Archives

PLEASE NOTE: This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. 

• At least 2 years of editorial production experience in long-form programming for network or cable operations
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to learn a variety of apps/programs quickly – such as iNews to LMX, Stratus, and MediaCentral
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news; schedules will rotate, but must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights
• Willing/able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice as dictated by business need
• Must be willing to travel extensively to cover stories

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices
• DV shooting experience, including DSLR/shooting both breaking news and documentary style
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to multitask and effectively prioritize assignments in a dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate well with the team on the story as well as your manager
• Ability to edit with non-linear editing systems especially Avid a plus, but not necessary

Additional Requirements:

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

What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:  

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months  
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment  
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment 

Salary range: $26/hr - $31/hr

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