Graphics Production Assistant MSNBC Alex Witt Reports

NBCUniversal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Graphics Production Assistant for MSNBC's 'Alex Witt Reports' in New York. The role entails coordinating graphics, overseeing broadcasts, and assisting producers, ideal for candidates with news production experience. This hybrid position requires flexibility under tight deadlines and offers competitive hourly pay along with benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• At least one year of news production experience.
• Strong knowledge of current events and history.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air.
• Oversee airing of all graphic elements in the control room.
• Assist in compiling research for anchors.

Skills

Knowledge of politics

Ability to work under deadline pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Avid/Interplay

iNews

Job description

Job Description

MSNBC is looking for an exceptional Graphics Production Assistant for Alex Witt Reports based in NYC airing 1pm-4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

** Responsibilities:**

• Order and coordinate all graphic elements for air
• Oversee the airing of all graphic elements in the control room during live program
• Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required footage for broadcast
• Print scripts for anchors and build scrolling crawl daily and maintain with continual updates and breaking news
• Assist in compiling research for anchors, maintaining on-air updates during live program
• Gather information on breaking stories for anchors to relay on air

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• At least one year of news production experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

** Desired Qualifications:**

• Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events
• Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure
• Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred

** 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
• Schedule is Wednesday-Sunday
• 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 has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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: $29.08/ hr - $30.00/ hr.

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 [e-mail].

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.