Program Coordinator, Dateline

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

Dateline is seeking a Program Coordinator to assist the Executive Producer of Dateline, and the show in all aspects of production of long-form content.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Executive Producer of Dateline's Outlook calendar by scheduling confidential meetings with high-level internal/external production executives, talent, and Dateline members; moving & rescheduling meetings accordingly
• Book travel, create itineraries, and compile expense reports for the EP & other Dateline correspondents
• Provide A/V support and book conference rooms for meetings and on-site shoots
• Supply catering for on-site events
• Provide other miscellaneous administrative support to such as fielding phone calls, project research, and keeping track of Dateline/NBC News Studios/Audio screeners 
• Aid in long-form news/documentary production as needed 

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.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in news production or journalism (internships or freelance experience acceptable)
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
• Willing to commit to the role for a minimum of 2 years
• Excellent organization, detail-oriented prioritization, time management, and communication skills with excellent follow-through
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with all levels of management
• Strong written and communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently and seek out answers, be resourceful
• Shooting and editing a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three to four 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 the 1st day of employment  
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment 

Salary range: $18/hr - $24/hr

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.

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