Associate Producer, NBC News Washington

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Job Description

The NBC News Washington Bureau is looking for a highly motivated Associate Producer with a passion for news on all platforms (broadcast, digital, and mobile). In this position you will work directly with assignment managers, producers, senior producers, and correspondents to help pitch, write and produce news content for broadcast and the web.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full scope of production including research, booking, pre-interviewing
• Digital journalism including shooting video and stills, and editing skills are required
• Write and produce segments, broadcast and online stories and produce live shots
• Gather visual elements and assist with editing for segment production
• Coordinate with technical and operations staff and outside resources selected by producers
• Produce and pitch story ideas and content to all platforms
• Produce and coordinate breaking news coverage
• Work on Capitol Hill and elsewhere in the field with crews, producers and correspondents covering planned events and breaking news.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have at least two years editorial production experience at a network, cable or digital outlet.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have developed digital journalism skills for laptop editing, shooting, Latakoo, live-u.
• Must be social media savvy & proficient in finding, attracting, licensing, and tracking user generated content
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong news judgment & work ethic
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems including Avid
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in politics and the legislative process
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of newsroom systems & satellite operations is critical

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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