Assistant Editor

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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.

NBC Entertainment Marketing is seeking an exceptionally talented Assistant Editor who is equally adept at media management, quality control, technology troubleshooting and creative. This person will have keen eye for the types of content that will catch eyeballs on-air, on social/digital and be adept at crafting different types of content in unique ways for each platform. This role also ensures that all motion and static graphics assets meet the highest creative, technical, and marketing standards, supporting NBC, Peacock streaming, and social campaigns across multiple departments and will require an eagle-eye for catching visual mistakes and anomalies in graphics.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ingest and manage all media assets for the entire department
• Organize and log footage from offlines, onlines, shoots and dailies
• Search for and organize music from a variety of sources
• Review and QC all motion graphics deliverables for creative, technical, and marketing accuracy, including: Look, color, animation style, typography, visual assets, logos, Aspect ratio, frame rate, alpha channels, masks, timing, codec, file types, file naming conventions, Tag type, tune-in messaging (Paid and Linear), persistent branding (banners, lower thirds)
• Identify errors and nofity graphics department if any files are incorrect, mislabeled, or incomplete.
• Troubleshoot technical audio/video issues, graphic mistakes, timing errors, graphics not matching references, frame count, effects, and brand inconsistencies.
• Work closely with designers, Creative Directors, and Finishing teams to resolve technical, brand, and creative errors.
• Confirm all versions are executed for generic, launch, and topical graphic packages per the brand style guide, factoring in Paid Media requirements.
• Manage all workflow documents and instructional "How-To Guides"
• Order high resolution segments from show post teams
• Output promos and trailers and see spots through the entire finishing process
• Write, produce, and edit promos, trailers, sizzles, social & digital spots for NBC Entertainment programming
• Bring big, innovative ideas to every project with work that immediately grabs attention and draws people in
• Take big swings with big concepts and be willing to fail in pursuit of something different and extraordinary
• Work closely with creative directors, production managers, graphic designers, online editors, and audio mixers to output spots and shepherd projects through the entire production process, including VO sessions
• Collaborate with Marketing team members, ideating and executing creative that is on-brand for both the program content and NBC
• Be a flexible team player and self-starter, with the ability to multitask projects
• Interface with the creative community as well as all levels of the NBC organization

Basic Requirements:

• 2+ years of broadcast network, film studio, top advertising trailer vendors, streaming or entertainment cable network experience writing, producing, and editing trailers and promos
• Extensive/advanced offline editing experience with Avid required
• Proficiency with the full Adobe Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Etc.)
• Willingness to work long hours and on weekends with short notice

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge of and passion for pop culture, television, and new media trends
• Proven track record for creativity and innovation in writing and producing and editing
• Ability to comfortably work under very dynamic deadline conditions
• Strong leadership, time management, and communication skills
• Strong interest in marketing and entertainment. Love of television, a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and maintaining a professional attitude
• Effective time management ability, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be flexible, personable, have a positive attitude; a self-starter with ability to think on your feet and anticipate issues before they happen
• Detail oriented with the ability to interface with all levels of NBCUniversal personnel

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered, as well as a link to portfolio or body of work
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA 
• This position has been designated as hybrid, working a minimum of 4 days in office (Monday through Thursday) plus working Fridays from home.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States

Additional Information:

• This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $65,000 - $85,000

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 [email protected].