Production Assistant, NBC Connecticut

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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 a Production Assistant, you play a key role in supporting both live and recorded content by handling a variety of technical production tasks. Your responsibilities can range from control room operations using Ross Overdrive and Xpression, remote camera operation, audio adjustments, video editing and studio maintenance.

In this role, you’ll also coordinate ENG remotes—tuning in live shots, pinpointing field crew locations, and setting up communication links. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems collaboratively, and can work independently while staying aligned with the station’s goals, this could be a great fit for you.

Essential Functions

• May be responsible for newscast editing, tuning in live shots and ingesting video or commercials or assisting in the operation of automated production equipment including Ross Cambots, Ross Overdrive and Xpression.
• Participate in live and taped field operations for special events, on site and remote productions.  Operate ENG style cameras, assist with cellular bonded transmission capability, setup of equipment for production of live and taped programming.
• Monitor and be actively involved with quality assurance, responsible for on-air readiness and pre-show equipment checks.  Take a hands-on role in the care and upkeep of production studios, broadcast equipment including but not limited to studio cameras, set pieces, lighting and audio equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with related production work in one or more of the following areas including but not limited to Audio, Automated Production Control broadcast, Production Graphics, Non-Linear video editing, Production and ENG camera operation

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered  
• Ability to work any of a 24/7 shift including holidays and weekends, and responding to breaking news events
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice 
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 
• Must be a member or be willing to become a member of the IBEW union 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a production-related role within a live broadcast environment
• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• High level of integrity and professionalism, especially under pressure
• Strong interest in and awareness of current news events
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Dalet Galaxy
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and emerging skills in other Creative Cloud applications like After Effects and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook and Teams
• Education in broadcast communications or journalism from a college or vocational school

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].