Associate Producer

Summary

Join the KARAMO show as an Associate Producer for a project/limited term position of approximately 6 months. You will pitch and book compelling guests, travel to meet them, communicate production needs, handle guest paperwork, assist the Show Producer, manage show day procedures, and liaise with Production on expenditures. The role requires a minimum of one year of professional TV experience with a talk show or news program, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to work in Stamford, CT and remotely, including overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends. Desired characteristics include daytime talk experience, strong interpersonal and research skills, detail orientation, multitasking abilities, and superior organizational skills. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. The position requires unrestricted work authorization in the United States and willingness to submit to a background investigation.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year professional TV experience with a talk show or news program or other relevant entertainment experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and navigating the internet
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States
• Must be able to work in Stamford, CT and remotely
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Responsibilities

• Pitch and book compelling guests/two stories to appear on the show on a weekly basis
• Travel and meet guests upon arrival to Stamford
• Communicate with Producer about guests and production needs
• Handle all guest paperwork with Production, Legal & Accounting teams
• Assist Show Producer and delegate to Production Assistants as needed
• Show day procedures: assist with guest arrival, wardrobe, and additional production/show day needs
• Liaise with Production to make sure all expenditures are accounted for and pre-approved

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Daytime talk
• Minimum 2 years TV Production experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and previous experience booking guests for television
• Strong research skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments under high pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow direction and work independently when necessary
• Superior organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred