Assistant to Producer

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.

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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:

Responsibilities:

• Primary role is to provide support to show Producers.
• Assist in copying and distributing scripts and rundowns.
• Answering phones and taking messages.
• Conduct online research relevant to sketches and material being written for the show.
• Keeping up with changes as scripts are rewritten throughout the week.
• Work across multiple productions simultaneously.
• Oversee the business and personal calendar.
• Arrange all travel bookings and accommodations.
• Collect and submit expense reports.
• Placing and picking up food orders.
• Gift-sending, errands, office organization, supply inventory & more.
• A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are expected in regards to all matters and documents. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Requirements:     

• Prior executive assistant experience in TV or features (preferably at a studio or network) supporting senior executives.
• Minimum 1 year experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Willingness to work overtime and be flexible with hours.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics:     

• Someone that's a team player with strong work ethic.
• Should possess excellent written and communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter.
• Professional business manner.
• Comfort working with all levels of management and talent.
• Seeking a very detail-oriented person with the ability to multi-task.
• Ideal candidate works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• 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.

• Hourly salary range: $17.00 - $20.00
• The candidate who fills this position will be paid at least 60 hours per week regardless of whether they work less than 60 hours. Hours over 37.5 hrs/wk will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.

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].