Live TV Production Assistant — Editorial & Rundown Expert

SportsTechJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NBCUniversal's TODAY program in New York seeks a Production Assistant (Contract) to support the TODAY editorial and control room teams with rundown and materials for live broadcasts.

You will assist with segments, gather elements, and coordinate with editors and producers, ensuring timely notes and smooth production coverage during shifts.

This role requires strong communication, editorial judgment, and the ability to work under deadline; experience in live television is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a live broadcast environment is preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and coordinate with teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create Show Rundown and other supporting paperwork.
• Work directly with control room production team.
• Collaborate with producers on segments.
• Gather elements for segments.
• Demonstrate editorial judgement under deadline.
• Research under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with video editor on Show Podcast.
• Send affiliate morning notes.
• Maintain strong communication with teams.

Skills

Show Rundown

Control Room

Editorial Judgement

Deadline Research

Video Editing

Podcast Production

Affiliate Communications

Strong Communication

Broadcast Support

Job description

NBCUniversal's TODAY program in New York seeks a Production Assistant (Contract) to support the TODAY editorial and control room teams with rundown and materials for live broadcasts.

You will assist with segments, gather elements, and coordinate with editors and producers, ensuring timely notes and smooth production coverage during shifts.

This role requires strong communication, editorial judgment, and the ability to work under deadline; experience in live television is a plus.