Weekend Associate Producer, White House Unit

Company Description

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.

Job Description

As a Weekend Associate Producer at the NBC News Washington Bureau, you will play a critical role in the news organization's Washington beat coverage. In this highly collaborative job, you will work closely with the news desk, beat correspondents and other producers on key shift. The Weekend AP will spend their time working between the Washington DC Bureau and key beats, with a focus on the White House and Capitol Hill. You should be willing to work flexible hours, days, and holidays, with a willingness to travel.

Job Duties:

• Supporting key DC beats in all news gathering efforts
• Log beat-related events and background calls during their shifts
• Field produce correspondents as necessary
• Assist in breaking news & on-going story coverage, including through reporting and research
• Work with correspondents 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
• Pitch original story ideas for all platforms
• Shoot iPhone video of newsmakers in circumstances where cameras are not allowed/available
• 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
• Strong digital journalism 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, 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: $70,000 - $75,000

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.

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