Desk Assistant, NBC News Washington - job 1 of 2

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

The NBC News Washington Bureau offers paid full-time Desk Assistants (D.A.) positions year-round. Our Desk Assistant program is intended for individuals with a strong interest in television journalism – specifically network news and cable news. The positions provide excellent opportunities to learn the basics of reporting and production by observing and working with some of the best, most experienced news professionals at a major news organization.

Our Desk Assistants’ positions are entry-level positions with benefits.

Please note: The position is staff with an end date (18 months).
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
Desk Assistants’ main duties and responsibilities are performing administrative, operational, and editorial tasks for the NBC News Washington Bureau and the NBC News cable news programs it serves.

• Answering Washington Bureau Newsdesk phones.
• Coordinating and gathering incoming news videos.
• Logging news events and flagging editorial for the bureau including the White House.
• Assisting correspondents and anchors with editorial and production tasks during program airings/tapings.
• Greeting guests for news programs, escorting them to studios, preparing them for live shots. Working with the assignment desk.

Desk assistants’ additional professional opportunities may include:

• Field-producing coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
• Digital journalist camera-shooting of news events.
• Producing news reports for various NBC News programs, NBC News affiliates, or NBC News.com.
• Some desk assistants may obtain assignments as production assistants.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• 24/7 availability: ability/willingness to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, editorial judgment.
• Television newsroom experience.
• Digital journalism experience.
• Strong interest in and demonstrated knowledge of current affairs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent telephone communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft word and outlook e-mail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing 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: $21.00-$21.00/hr

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 [email protected].