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Segment Producer
NBC Universal
New York, NY, United States
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About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
Responsibilities
Weeknights on MSNBC, Lawrence O’Donnell brings a unique mix of knowledge about politics and the entertainment industry to “The Last Word.” The hour-long program, produced out of 30 Rock in New York City, provides analysis of the top political developments in the news and the most talked about stories of the day.
Join The Last Word team as a segment producer and contribute to the show’s daily production by writing and researching compelling segments about the day’s biggest stories.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Lawrence O’Donnell and senior staff on political/editorial content of nightly show
Produce compelling segments with urgent writing, eye-catching visuals and headline grabbing banners
Strong research skills under intense deadline pressure
Ability to talk with guests to help pinpoint the best ways in which they can enhance a segment
Be in the control room during your segment to assure smooth on-air production of your segment
Participate in the digital life of your segment by writing metadata descriptions and ability to highlight headline-making snippets of segments that could play well on social media
Ability to thrive in a team environment in which everyone strives to give co-workers a hand whenever needed and stay calm in pressure situations
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Must have at least 3 years of experience in live television (i.e. morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc)
Thorough knowledge of American politics and history
Strong writing skills a must
Additional Job Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
Must be willing to work in NYC
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics:
Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
Ability to "book" guests, and work with graphics and video elements
Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
Must have at least 3 years in both tape and desktop editing
Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
Up to date on periodicals, including Op-Eds