Lifestyle & Entertainment Associate Producer, NBC & Telemundo Miami

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

NBC6 is looking for an Associate Producer for South Florida Live. In this Lifestyle show, you will be an integral part of covering lifestyle news that highlights our South Florida events, culture and community related stories.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Executive Producer and Producers to produce daily South Florida Live program

• Assisting with the coordination of elements for daily lifestlye program

• Writing copy for daily segments

• Being resourceful and creative in helping to deliver the program’s message, including use of clips and graphics

• Finding background information on a wide range of lifestyle and community news stories using a variety of sources such as the internet, newspapers and magazines

• Researching segment ideas and segment information as directed

• Assisting in the booking of guests

• Assisting producers with story production and pre-interviews

• Creating graphics & triggering these elements daily in the control room.

• Being part of a collaborative team that supports production of other lifestyle and community programming

• Supporting production of assets to be used across all platforms and channels

• Supporting news in times of major breaking news

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism; or an equivalent degree

• At least 2 years of television production experience

• Experience with independently developing own story ideas, conducting research, and planning show segments

• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including possible weekends.

• Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must be willing to work in Miami, FL and travel as needed for special assignments

• Must have a valid driver’s license

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional editorial skills: ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television

• Knowledge of current events, community, lifestyle and pop culture

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Strong analytical skills

• Exemplary interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with other lifestyle shows, news, across functions and levels

• Proactive thinker / self-starter

• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines under pressure

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 [email protected].