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

This audio-first AP role would contribute to podcasts including "Dateline True Crime Weekly", “Talking Dateline”, “After The Verdict” (and other projects as needed/available)

Responsibilities:

Monitor breaking crime news and gather elements for coverage Schedule guests and talent for remote interviews and tracking sessionsResearch and tape segments for various Dateline podcastsFactcheck podcast episodesAssist in laying up edits in Descript and Pro ToolsOrganize metadata, compile transcripts, and submit cue sheetsTake the lead on publishing episodesCoordinate shipping and return of audio equipment to guests and talent
 

PLEASE NOTE: This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Qualifications1+ years of newsroom and reporting experienceDemonstrated experience in the AP role as part of a podcast teamScrupulous attention to detailPrompt and professional communication styleExperience using Descript and Pro Tools SoftwareExperience with Riverside.fm is a plusFamiliarity with audio file types, fluency with methods of capture in-studio, in the field, and remotely Video editing experience, a plus

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:  

Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months  Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment  Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment 

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 [email protected].