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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 1 month during Games Time, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

As a Production Assistant, you will work with the production team to help deliver live and same day delay event coverage during the Olympic Games.

Responsibilities

• Assist production personnel in all phases of Olympic sports production in both live control room and edit environments
• Report to the show producer/associate producer and execute tasks needed to finalize and deliver shows for broadcast
• Assist producers and editors in locating and organizing footage and music
• Contribute to edit sessions to help create show elements, including b-roll, highlights, and graphics
• Proactively develop and communicate ideas to improve broadcasts

Qualifications

Basic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum one (1) year experience in production, preferably sports television within live control room and in post-production environments
• Have a familiarly with, and interest in, Olympic sports

Desired Characteristics:

• Candidates should be versatile, self-motivated, energetic
• Extremely organized; attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Proven knowledge and interest in sports television production
• Ability to learn and apply new skills/processes quickly
• Multi-task and manage a variety of responsibilities on a day-to-day basis
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication ability
• Familiarity with AVID post-production workflow
• Solid research skills and editorial instincts

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered
• Ability to work the duration of the Olympic Games
• Willingness to work overnight hours, weekends
• 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

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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