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Anchor Production Assistant, MSNBC The Beat

Lensa
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/28/2025
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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.

MSNBC is looking for an Anchor Production Assistant for The Beat with Ari Melber.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in compiling research for anchor, maintaining on-air updates during live program
  • Gather information on breaking news stories for anchors to relay on air
  • Print scripts for anchors and create one-sheets on guests
  • Provide daily support by managing calendars, appearance and schedule
  • Schedule and book travel and meetings
  • Organize and schedule meetings and interviews
  • Maintain and process expense reports
  • Respond to correspondences
  • Perform light errands
  • Order, build and coordinate graphic elements for air
  • Work closely with producers to research, select and locate required photos for broadcast
  • Pitch stories and guests for show
  • At least one year of news production experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Additional Job Requirements

  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Desired Characteristics

  • Excellent knowledge of politics, history and current events.
  • Must have the ability to work under deadline pressure.
  • Knowledge of Avid/Interplay and iNews preferred.

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: $29.08/hour - $31.00/hour

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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Salary : $29 - $31

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