The role is responsible with providing support to the NBC News Communications team. This will be a 6 month temporary assignment, subject to change.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Continuous monitoring of all press clippings spanning all print/onlineto TV/audio related to NBC News and the industry each day
- Assist department on research projects, transcribing interviews and other assigned projects
- Forwarding press requests to the appropriate contact
- Assist with media announcements and major events, as well as breaking news and special events
- Perform administrative support tasks, including managing press lists, coverage documents, team calendar, meeting schedules, bios and headshots and other assignments as required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Must have experience in communications or public relations
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and have basic computer skills
- Must be well versed in social media and online technology
- Must be willing to work nights/weekends if needed
Desired Characteristics:
- Excellent organizational skills
- Should be able to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet crucial deadlines
- Highly proficient in time management and communication and ability to juggle and meet numerous deadlines
- Possess keen attention to detail
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Understanding of television or news business helpful
- Knowledge of Muckrack a plus
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn more and be engaged NBC NEWS