Weekend Associate Producer, White House Unit

As a Weekend Associate Producer on the White House team, you will be a critical part of the NBC News team covering the President. In this highly collaborative job, you will work closely with the White House Unit Correspondents, Coordinating Producer, and other White House Producers. The Weekend AP will spend their time working between the Washington DC Bureau, White House Booth, and have travel responsibilities. You should be willing to work flexible, sometimes not typical working hours. You will also spend time logging daily events and briefings, working with our correspondents in the White House Booth and on the road, and supporting the daily workflow of the team.

Job Duties:

Collaborating and supporting the White House Producer team in coordinating the gathering and feeding of news materials relating to the President
Log Presidential events, White House Briefings, and other administration-related events and background calls during their shifts
Field produce White House Correspondents in DC and other locations outside the White House, as necessary
Assist in breaking news & on-going story coverage, including through reporting and internet research
Work with correspondents in the NBC White House Booth to prepare for live, taped and written reports for all NBC News Group platforms
Utilize a variety of logging platforms, such as Otter and Media Central
Manage record keeping systems of the team to organize and collect information regarding the President’s relevant activities
Pitch original story ideas for all platforms
Other responsibilities may change depending on breaking news and scheduling

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Must have a minimum of 2 years editorial experience working in production at a network/cable news operation
Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Must be willing to live and work in Washington, D.C.
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and travel
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics:

Excellent news judgment
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Proven ability to prioritize and make critical decisions under tight deadlines
Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
Demonstrated field producing experience
Strong reporting, writing and research skills
Knowledge of the daily production needs of news programs, and special reports

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000