Freelance Production Assistant, Features - NBC Sports

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. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 6– 9 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

As a Production Assistant, you are responsible for assisting producers in the development and execution of stories & profiles across Sports & Olympics, which will include long form, short form, and historic lookbacks. You will also assist in a monthly Olympic Show by gathering highlights, requesting footage, and organizing projects. This position will have the opportunity to work in the field occasionally and learn about what makes a compelling piece of content

Responsibilities:

• Assist production personnel in all phases of feature production across Sports & Olympics
• Organize materials for edits
• Track rights and music usage
• Assist in editing pieces, preparing scripts, font coordination and performing sports and photo research where required
• Collaborate with producer on storytelling aspects of production
• Research, logging, media management
• Assist production personnel in all phases of Sports & Olympics feature production

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum six months of professional production experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time. 
• Strong knowledge and interest in sports television production
• 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

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends
• 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 - Stamford, CT.

Additional Information

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