Production Assistant, NBC Nightly News - Weekday Job at NBCUniversal in New York

Overview

NBC Nightly News is looking for a driven, detail-oriented Production Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated early-career journalist to learn the core skills of broadcast news production and contribute to our flagship program, which delivers trusted journalism to millions of viewers every weekend. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives under deadline and has a deep interest in a career in journalism. You’ll work closely with producers, editors, and the control room team to support the broadcast from pitch to air.

Responsibilities

• Assist producers with sourcing visual elements, including video and graphics
• Clear footage and social content for air across broadcast and digital platforms
• Help coordinate logistics for shoots, including travel and field production support
• Develop basic Avid and desktop editing skills
• Support the production team in the control room during live broadcasts
• Assist with newsroom operations, including graphics coordination and video management
• Pitch and research story ideas
• Be available to support breaking news and other editorial needs as assigned

Qualifications

Desired Characteristics

Additional Information

This position may include an in-person interview as part of the selection process. NBCUniversal is an equal employment opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you can request it by contacting AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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