Live Broadcast Production Assistant, News Specials

SportsTechJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal in New York is seeking a Production Assistant to support breaking news coverage and special programming. You will help compile research, create graphics, source and edit video, and ensure elements are ready for air.

Work closely with the News Specials team in a fast-paced environment, assisting in the control room during live broadcasts and building rundowns for packages and segments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting production for breaking news and specials.
• Ability to compile research, create graphics and lower thirds.
• Familiarity with control room operations and rundowns.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production elements for breaking news and special coverage.
• Create graphics and lower thirds for broadcasts.
• Source and edit video; compile visual elements for air.
• Monitor social media and web for developments.
• Support control room during live broadcasts.
• Build rundowns and write intros for packages.
• Collaborate to anticipate resources for major events.
• Troubleshoot technical or logistical issues in real time.

Skills

Broadcast Production

Video Editing

Graphics Creation

Social Media Monitoring

Control Room Operations

Rundown Building

Fact Checking

Research

Live Broadcast Troubleshooting

Tools

Graphics Software

Video Editing Tools

Job description

NBCUniversal in New York is seeking a Production Assistant to support breaking news coverage and special programming. You will help compile research, create graphics, source and edit video, and ensure elements are ready for air.

Work closely with the News Specials team in a fast-paced environment, assisting in the control room during live broadcasts and building rundowns for packages and segments.