Field Producer
NBCUniversal
- Universal City, CA
- $85,000-110,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee creative segments under the direction of the EP, Co-EP, and Supervising Producers as well as work closely with Production team members to ensure budget expectations are met, staffing needs are communicated, and post/deliverables are executed on time.
- Be a one-person band when necessary, crashing day of air pieces for broadcast with quick turnarounds.
- Contribute towards building the brand identity by being able to take information and create engaging and interactive formats in which the viewer can participate.
- Write scripts and execute story telling visually through the selection of appropriate still and video images within budget and time parameters and while maintaining factual accuracy.
- Attend junkets, premieres and other outside events, including award shows, to execute news coverage.
- Must demonstrate pop culture passion, entertainment news authority and active participation and awareness of the importance of social media to the entertainment news genre.
- Work directly with talent, ensuring proper communication on site in regard to segment expectations and goals through research and consistent updates
- Oversee content from conceptualization through the various stages of execution, including: Research/ Writing/ Producing/ Post and Voiceover direction.
- Identify and pitch story opportunities, finding the unique story angle while maintaining factual accuracy.
- Basic knowledge of editing desired, but willingness to learn is sufficient, with expectation that material can be delivered from producer directly to studio when necessary.
- Book guests and human-interest stories as necessary and in conjunction with talent bookers.
- Diligent about production paperwork including shoot reports and music reporting, legal guidelines, journalistic standards, and adhering to the on-air working practices.
- Flexibility in role within the team and within the company, including working across multiple formats and departments as needed.
- Strong communicator who can work closely with team members and talent, take and deliver feedback constructively, and contribute to an environment of communication and accountability.
- Offer a range of creative paths, where appropriate, as part of the creative development process.
- Creatively ambitious, willing to take risks and have fun.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 5+ years experience in a similar role within a television broadcast, news station, or network.
- Experience with iNews preferred.
- Must have ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
- Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job online to be considered.
- Must be willing to work, in person, in Universal City, CA.
- Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
- A passion for television in general and entertainment news in particular. Awareness of trends, viral videos, and breaking news across all social media platforms.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of production.
- Self-motivated with ability to prioritize and multitask a wide range of responsibilities.
- Creative thinker with the skills and imagination to produce content that engages viewers including games, transformations, and stories about real people.
- A clear understanding of current trends in the industry, social media, OTT, etc.
- Ability to write strong and distinctive copy.
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines within a prescribed budget.
- Good interpersonal skills, both in contributing to the creative team as well as in representing the department throughout the company.
- Demonstrated ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure.