Production Assistant (Journalism)

TL;DR

Production Assistant (Journalism): Assisting producers in editing video and graphics for a fast-paced news environment with an accent on timely research and fact-checking. Focus on mining high-quality audiovisual content, maintaining show rundowns, and pitching engaging stories for daily segments.

Location: Hybrid: minimum of four days per week in the office in New York, NY

Salary: $29.08/hr

Company

One of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, operating global brands such as NBC, NBC News, and Universal Pictures.

What you will do

• Assist Associate Producers and Producers with video and graphics editing.
• Research and fact-check stories with high speed and accuracy.
• Pitch smart and engaging stories for daily and future segments.
• Manage and update show rundowns to ensure video and graphics are current and accurate.
• Mine and edit high-quality video and sound for assigned stories.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in broadcast, digital, or cable, including internships.
• Proficiency in video editing using Premiere and/or Avid.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Must be based in or willing to work in New York, NY.

Nice to have

• Deep passion for journalism and staying current with global news.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with high attention to detail under intense deadlines.
• Comfort thriving in collaborative team environments during breaking news cycles.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan and paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to a variety of company discounts and perks.