Associate Producer

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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

The Associate Producer is responsible for identifying newsworthy stories, conceptualize and produce rundowns, assists in the production of live shows, prepare, and call supers for live broadcasts. Candidates must have a strong editorial background. Candidates would need to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment with the willingness to work weekends, early morning shift and have flexible hours for last-minute scheduling changes. The candidate must have experience working across multiple platforms, including broadcast, streaming and digital.

Responsibilities

Work live newscasts and special events

Assist in all aspects of production, from headline to segments, as needed.

Able to request news graphics including editorial and creative process.

Prepare and call supers and titles in a live broadcast

Newsgathering savvy. Must have social media knowledge and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Contribute to the editorial line of the day

Work in collaboration with Assignment Editors, Reporters, production crews and news digital team.

Assign and produce news briefs

Work closely with Producers and Executive Producers on story planning and coordination

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Producer / Associate producer in TV production and / or cable TV

Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal)

Prior work experience directing and guiding talent in video productions

Desired Characteristics

Strong editorial knowledge

Proven solid writing skills. Excellent grammar.

Fully bilingual, Spanish and English proficient.

Proficient in I-News and any other system for live news production

Proficient in VIZ

Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization

Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Willingness to work weekends, early morning shift and have flexible hours for last-minute scheduling changes.

Outside of the box thinker

Additional Requirements

Interested candidate must submit a resume / CV through to be considered (job # : )

Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area

Must be 18 years or older

Must have a valid driver's license

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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