Associate Producer, Commerce Studios (Contract)

NBCUniversal · Production

Hours: Full-time
Where: New York, NEW YORK
Posted: Sep 9

Commerce Studios is seeking an Associate Producer to support all aspects of production for commerce content across all hours of TODAY and NBC News. This role includes a wide range of responsibilities from pre-production to scripting, overseeing edits and more. The AP must be comfortable with both tape and live segment production. This role requires occasional Saturdays in studio.

The Commerce Studios team is a group of producers, photographers and designers dedicated to producing shoppable content across our linear and digital platforms and creating graphics and original photography for our commerce content. The AP must be able to multitask and collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure success for all stakeholders. An interest in shoppable programming and an eye on what’s trending is important.

What you'd do

Coordinate logistics for complicated shoots and live commerce content for the portfolio of NBC News brands and platforms
Conduct pre-interviews, scout locations, script tape and live segments and ensure edit elements are shot
Work with graphic artists and editors to bring segments to life for air
Collaborate with commerce HQ, Partnerships, Legal & Standards and other teams across NBCU
Curate product lists via research, testing and pitching for various platforms
Act as a liaison with external contacts such as PR firms for product inquiries and internal departments such as the Design Team for prop needs
Manage special projects as designated and problem solve creatively
Follow detailed steps regarding internal tracking documents for various projects, segments, research materials
Tuesday
Saturday schedule on select weeks. Monday
Friday schedule for others. Please note: This is a short term position with an estimated duration of 12 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months

What they want

At least 3+ years’ experience creating content.
4-year college degree in journalism, marketing/business, or communications with an interest in storytelling or equivalent experience.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Avid, Slack, and Google Docs.
Proficiency with hybrid meeting tools including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.Desired Characteristics
Exceptional organization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Curious researcher who can dive into an array of subjects and distinguish great guests.
Creative thinker who understands monetizing content while maintaining editorial integrity.
Must be aware of latest formats and trends in digital video as a distinct form of content.
Understanding of NBCUniversal News Group platforms and shows to produce deliverables for sponsorship packages.Additional Details
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered

About NBCUniversal · Production

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.