Production Assistant, Top Story with Tom Llamas, NBC News NOW

Top Story with Tom Llamas is looking for a creative, and passionate Production Assistant. Get in touch if you love to edit videos, work with graphics, love collaborating on a team, thrive in a fast-paced, quickly changing and deadline driven environment, and want to jump start your career in journalism.This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA.Responsibilities/Job DutiesThe bulk of the job:Work closely with Associate Producers and Producers by assisting them in editing video and graphicsSearch for the best video and elements for open, lead intro for the show, and various tellsClear video for air, coordinating with Social Newsgathering and Rights and Clearances.Edit Show Open under tight deadlineEdit and assist in writing tells for “Newsfeed” and “Global Watch”Help research and fact check stories with speed and accuracyPitch smart and engaging stories for daily and future segments that will resonate with our audienceKeep a constant eye on show rundowns to make sure our video and graphics are in place, accurate and currentMine and edit the best video and sound for assigned stories