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