Associate 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information. 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. This Associate Producer role supports NBC News’ Today Show by researching, sourcing, shaping and producing video-led stories for a fast-moving international news environment. Working with producers and editors, you will create video-led content for NBC News’ flagship Today Show broadcast while developing your skills as a cutting producer, shaping video-led stories and edits to fit the editorial style of NBC News and the Today Show. A keen eye for compelling video, strong editorial flair for storytelling and close collaboration with the international newsdesk will be essential, including tracking breaking stories as they develop in real time. You will be expected to pitch stories, strengthen your technical skills, and work with editors and producers to select shots, gather material, and shape edits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the full production process, from research, scripting, and video acquisition through to field production and crew supervision.
• Collaborate with the newsdesk and SNG to identify, source and use compelling video for broadcast and digital storytelling.
• Support producers and senior producers in strengthening stories and ensuring they are sharp, clear, and editorially sound.
• Contribute to a collaborative team devoted to fast-paced and unpredictable coverage, with a focus on improving each story.
• Maintain flexibility, including extended hours when needed under tight deadlines, during breaking news and short-notice deployments.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Newsroom experience is required; experience at a major US broadcast network is desirable.
• Understanding agency feeds and user-generated content (UGC).
• Experience with Avid, Adobe Premiere Pro or VPost is desirable.
• Clear understanding of the complex organisation of a large media company.
• Familiarity with the demands and schedules of network news, cable news, and digital platforms.
• Proficiency in Outlook, iNews and major social platforms, including X, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.
• Strong understanding of American news, culture and pop culture.
• Demonstrable creative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, react quickly to challenging situations, and use sound news judgment.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

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.