Associate Producer, Dateline Audio

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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.

This audio-first AP role would contribute to podcasts including "Dateline True Crime Weekly", “Talking Dateline”, “After The Verdict” (and other projects as needed/available)

Responsibilities:

• Monitor breaking crime news and gather elements for coverage 
• Schedule guests and talent for remote interviews and tracking sessions
• Research and tape segments for various Dateline podcasts
• Factcheck podcast episodes
• Assist in laying up edits in Descript and Pro Tools
• Organize metadata, compile transcripts, and submit cue sheets
• Take the lead on publishing episodes
• Coordinate shipping and return of audio equipment to guests and talent
   

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.

• 1+ years of newsroom and reporting experience
• Demonstrated experience in the AP role as part of a podcast team
• Scrupulous attention to detail
• Prompt and professional communication style
• Experience using Descript and Pro Tools Software
• Experience with Riverside.fm is a plus
• Familiarity with audio file types, fluency with methods of capture in-studio, in the field, and remotely 
• Video editing experience, a plus

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: $65,000 - $80,000

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