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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
MSNBC’s Special Projects department is committed to delivering impactful, in-depth content that builds on the strong journalism the network delivers each day —from long-form storytelling to transforming podcasts and live events into compelling TV specials.
MSNBC is looking for an exceptional Associate Producer to join the Special Projects department. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller with a sharp editorial sense, a strong understanding of television production, and the ability to execute across multiple platforms.
As an Associate Producer, you will work directly with the EP of Special Projects and the SVP of Digital, Audio & Special Projects.
Responsibilities:
Main responsibility is to assist the EP with varying projects, which include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with the edit and delivery of on-air specials
- Collaborating with talent, field crews and production crews to bring stories to life
- Coordinating with Marketing to promote each project across platforms
- Completing timing sheets, music cue sheets and other production documents
- Working with Legal & Standards to ensure content is cleared for air
- Pitching original ideas for special projects across platforms
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- At least 2 years of TV production experience
- At least 2 years of tape, field and editing experience
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong writing skills and sound news judgment critical
- Self-starter, eager to work on a small team, performing wide range of functions in a boundary-less way
- Ability to work in tandem with producers, editors, talent and internal departments.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000
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 [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.
