As a Producer for NBC S Nightly News with Lester Holt, you will work directly with Senior Producers, Correspondents and Associate Producers to create original news content, for broadcast and digital platforms.
This will be a 6 month temporary freelance assignment, subject to change.
Responsibilities:
- Overseeing all aspects of production of Nightly News broadcast pieces including booking, writing, ordering or making graphics, gathering elements, and producing both taped interviews and day-of pieces
- Ability to travel, shoot video and edit non-linear video when needed
- Oversee and manage production team (in-house and in the field), including working with editors, correspondents, remote desks, field teams, Associate Producers and Production Assistants
- Willingness to collaborate across platforms, working professionally to gather the strongest elements on a deadline
- Pitch and develop original story ideas for the Nightly News
- Book and coordinate guests
- Required On-Site: This assignment is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years editorial experience working in production at the network level, preferably with evening television
- A Bachelor s degree
- Must be able to shoot and edit
- Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
- Proficient in social media
- Must be willing to work in NYC
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and organization skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
- Strong storytelling ability
Salary Range: $60/hr - $63/hr