Associate Producer, E! News Production

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsibilities
-Pitch timely entertainment and lifestyle stories that will incite lively conversation
-Research stories – get the facts and relevant background information to help inform hosts
-Light Writing of concise but conversational scripts
- Gathering video and photo elements to support stories
-Search social media for entertaining and appropriate viewer comments and questions during live show
- Work with an editor to cut highlights from episodes of reality and award shows

Job Number

41351BR
Posting Category

TV Content & Production
Country

United States
Sub-Business

E! Entertainment
About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

E! is the only global, multi-platform brand for all things pop culture. The network is currently available to 91 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S. "E! News" airs nightly on the network and is the leading multi-platform publisher delivering breaking entertainment news and pop culture coverage 24/7 across all digital and social media. E! programming includes popular series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” "Total Divas," "Botched," "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry" and "WAGS," as well as the network's first original scripted series The Royals." Additionally, E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet" signature events keep fans connected to their favorite stars on pop culture's biggest nights. E! is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. For more corporate information, visit www.nbcuniversal.com.

E! News is the leading daily pop culture show, featuring the biggest and most-talked about stories of the day. Hosted by Jason Kennedy, E! News covers the day's hottest topics in pop culture and entertainment in a fast-paced, social and entertaining way tailored to a young, hyper-connected audience. Airing in more than 160 countries, E! News boasts the youngest and most affluent viewership and is the only truly cross platform pop culture brand with a monthly reach of 80MM+ people across linear and digital in the U.S. alone.
State/Province

California
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

-Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 1 year experience in television/entertainment
- Proficient in Social Media
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) and proficiency in both PC and Mac
Desired Characteristics

- iNews experience a plus
-Strong knowledge of pop culture, celebrity news and the E! brand
- Willing to jump in and help out with tasks beyond your regular day to day when needed
- Deadline oriented
- Thrives in fast paced, high-pressure live tv environment
- Self-starter, multi-tasker
City

Universal City
Notices

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.