Production Assistant, Hallie Jackson NOW

Hallie Jackson NOW pushes to be on top of the news, jumping on developing and late-breaking stories which means we’re looking for a Production Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, quickly changing and deadline-driven team environment. 

Get in touch if you love to edit video, work with graphics and want to jump start your career in journalism.  

This position is represented by the NewsGuild-CWA.

Requirements:

• Work closely with Associate Producers and Producers by assisting them in editing video and graphics 
• 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 at least 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 can 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 years of relevant work experience 
• You are willing to work in New York, New York 

Additional Requirements: 

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four 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: $28.12/hr . 

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].