Production Assistant-Connecticut

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

Perform duties for production of live and taped programming including but not limited to: Audio, Ross Overdrive and Xpression graphics, robotic cameras, news editing, ingest and monitor commercials to external and internal servers. Tune in live shots to coordinate ENG remotes – communicate with newsroom to identify field crews live locations and work with them to establish and tune in live shots. A successful candidate will be a team-focused, results driven individual who is able to work effectively with limited guidance while pursing our station’s goals.

Essential Functions

May be responsible for newscast editing, tuning in live shots and ingesting video or commercials or assisting in the operation of automated production equipment including Ross Cambots, Ross Overdrive and Xpression.

Participate in live and taped field operations for special events, on site and remote productions.  Operate ENG style cameras, assist with microwave capability/ setup of equipment for production of live and taped programming.

Monitor and be actively involved with quality assurance; responsible for on-air readiness and pre-show equipment checks.  Take a hands-on role in the care and upkeep of production studios, broadcast equipment including but not limited to studio cameras, set pieces, lighting and audio equipment.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

2 years previous related production work in one or more of the following areas including but not limited to Audio, Automated Production Control broadcast, Production Graphics, Non-Linear video editing, Production and ENG camera operation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights and to return to work in emergencies depending upon news coverage.
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
• Must be a member or be willing to be