Assistant Producer

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Assistant Producer is an essential team member who supports the senior producers in creating and producing CNBC live TV programs and show segments. You will also partner with producers and the Operations team on overall show content and production.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in building and creating world-class business news content for CNBC's core programming
• Research stories and/or guests, and uncover new angles on stories
• Write scripts, select relevant and appropriate video, soundbites, elements for the shows
• Conceive segment and story ideas, interview questions, and elements for TV programs with producers to develop these ideas into engaging content
• Communicate clearly and effectively in the news gallery
• Maintaining a flexible and calm attitude while working in a fast-paced, intense, breaking news environment
• Select graphics, including subject straps and graphics that require little or no editing, choose the relevant durations for data boards and initiate good use of graphic elements in the shows
• Learn to format line-ups with iNews and Avid systems, as well as work efficiently with programs for graphics, subject straps, and data boards
• Develop strong news judgment through consistent research, reading and pursuing good news stories
• Cooperate with video editors, graphic designers, studio directors etc. in Operations to produce stellar programming

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated work experience in TV News Production and/or financial sector
• Ability to manage very tight deadlines, work in a fast-paced and intense live news broadcast environment
• Good knowledge of business, economics, and financial markets
• A clear understanding of CNBC's editorial and programming priorities
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work both in a team and independently

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Minimum 2 years of experience in television news production
• Prior experience working in an international news organization, with control room/gallery exposure
• Knowledge of iNews, Final Cut Pro, TV Production systems, TV graphic systems

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
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 [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.