Production Assistant

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 – 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

As a Production Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting production personnel in all phases of sports production with a focus on Motorsports.

Responsibilities

• Support Motorsports Production team in Live, Edited and Digital content creation
• Assist in daily organization of motorsport media and cataloging of motorsport library, including learn the NBC Sports digital archive system
• Communicate clearly with Motorsports Production leadership and fellow Production Assistant teammates
• Search and secure video footage requests to be used in highlight packages and features
• Handle some aspects of editing of sports production including, but not limited to, highlight packages, bumpers and teases, Avid experience is a plus
• Assist Motorsports Manager in delivering content across NBCU Platforms
• Perform required sports research, keep current on Motorsports storylines
• Generate and distribute ideas for all Motorsports and platforms
• Participation in production meetings
• Support all phases of production for assigned shows, including weekend race coverage
• Future growth opportunities include Remote and Studio Graphics PA, Motorsports Media Day
• PA and Remote Field work

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years minimum of professional production experience

Desired Characteristics

• Possess a high level of sports knowledge
• Possess a high level of initiative
• Must be a team player
• Have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge and interest in sports television production

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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.