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Field 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.
Role Summary:
The Field Producer will work to help produce long form content. This position is responsible for research, conducting interviews, field producing, shooting, and editing. The Field Producer is expected to both pitch story ideas and work on assigned stories developed by the editorial team.
Responsibilities:
• Set up and conduct interviews in the field.
• Work with and manage production crew during shoots.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have at least 6 years’ experience producing long form, package or documentary programming.
• Must have at least 6 years of field producing experience.
• Must have at least 6 years’ experience with Avid Newscutter or similar editing system.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
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. Schedules will rotate, but must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights. Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed.
• Must be willing to work in NY, and must be willing to travel significantly.
Desired Characteristics:
• Strong interviewing skills
• DV shooting experience
• Five plus years of experience in non-linear editing
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices.
• Experience producing long-form programming for a network or cable news operation
• Investigative reporting experience
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events