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Job Description

NBC News is seeking an agile Associate Producer to contribute to developing a new daily news podcast. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who can jump into any aspect of production and who is eager to take on new challenges. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience working in a fast-paced news environment. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring news across platforms, pitching stories, booking guests, and quickly drafting show scripts and segments. The Associate Producer will be expected to edit interviews in Descript and ProTools, or similar digital audio software, and work with the team to develop social media strategy for the podcast.

Job Duties:

• Generate timely and informed pitches and contribute to editorial planning
• Book, communicate with, and pre-interview pertinent guests
• Cut multiple interviews weekly and draft strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy
• Pull sound from NBC internal media system, archive, and other sources
• Gather and assemble tape for the show, including interviewing guests
• Work with team to troubleshoot audio issues and production blockages
• Support distribution of show, including drafting metadata
  

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of production experience
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong knowledge of news and current events
• Understanding of journalistic ethics and best practices
• Experience editing audio or video, with weekly or daily show experience preferred
• Understanding of competitive space for daily news podcasts 
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects under deadline
• Collaborative attitude and strong communication skills 

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:  

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months  
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment  
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment 

Salary range: $75,000-$90,000

Additional Information

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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