Production Assistant, Top Story with Tom Llamas, NBC News NOW

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Top Story with Tom Llamas is looking for a creative, and passionate Production Assistant. Get in touch if you love to edit videos, work with graphics, love collaborating on a team, thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing and deadline driven environment, and want to jump start your career in journalism.

This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

The bulk of the job:

• Work closely with Associate Producers and Producers by assisting them in editing video and graphics
• Search for the best video and elements for open, lead intro for the show, and various tells
• Clear video for air, coordinating with Social Newsgathering and Rights and Clearances.
• Edit Show Open under tight deadline
• Edit and assist in writing tells for “Newsfeed” and “Global Watch”
• Help research and fact check stories with speed and accuracy
• Pitch smart and engaging stories for daily and future segments that will resonate with our audience
• Keep a constant eye on show rundowns to make sure our video and graphics are in place, accurate and current
• Mine and edit the best video and sound for assigned stories

• You’ve worked in broadcast, digital or cable, including internships, for 1+ years
• You know how to edit video on Premiere and/or Avid
• You’ve got an interest and passion for journalism and are up on the latest news across multiple subject areas
• You are able to handle multiple projects with attention to detail under intense deadline
• You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short
• You thrive working in a collaborative team environment
• You pay attention to the details of everything you work on
• You’re ready to jump in on projects as they come up
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• You are willing to work in New York, New York
• Willing to work 12p – 8p, Monday - Friday

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

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