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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** TV Stations

*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION
**** *** 7 the *** O&O in Austin, TX has an opening for a senior producer for our five-and-a-half-hour morning newscast. The ideal candidate needs to know news, news production and social *** and how they all come together in our morning newscast. Work with a great team of anchors, producers and reporters to make sure we have the freshest news on the air starting at 4:30 a.m. You will produce the first half hour of news. For the remainder of the morning, you will work with producers to update and format newscasts, be a copy editor, a crew wrangler and will keep our social *** pages updated overnight. In essence, you will help set the table for the day ahead for news coverage.

A college degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. At least 2 years of producing experience and a good working knowledge of a morning newscast and how it works. Working knowledge of libel laws and journalistic ethics. Must have solid leadership skills, strong work ethic and be a team player. Ability to work overnight/early morning shift. Provide a demo reel of work in resume/cover letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Company Description

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 *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , 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. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Entertainment Content is seeking a Casting Assistant to help support a late night production. This role is a temporary staff position with an end date. The expected duration of this position is 6 months.

Responsibilities:

• Work with writers to research and coordinate talent for Human Interest segments.
• Actively seek out and recruit Human Interest talent.
• Prepare and archive contracts and paperwork accordingly.
• Arrange travel and communicate with production services teams to ensure all paperwork is valid for Human Interest guests.
• Assist casting department with wrangling talent and coordinating catering.
• Coordinate with all depts for talent hair, make-up and wardrobe scheduling.
• Assist production team with scripted studio and remote segments.
• Miscellaneous research, organization and clerical duties.
• Distributing and tracking appearance releases.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of production-related experience. Previous set experience preferred but not required.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and the Slack platform.
• Must have ability to work flexible hours including late nights, early mornings and occasional weekends due to production schedules and topical news cycles.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered.
• Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, be able to maintain composure and be agreeable to last-minute changes.
• Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible, personable, self-starter, with the ability to interface with all levels of *** U staff and show crew.
• Able to work independently as needed and learn tasks quickly.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal-designated worksite.
• 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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
• Hourly salary range: $17.00 - $20.00
• Weekly salary range: $1,190 - $1,400
• This position is paid a weekly rate based on a typical work schedule of 60 hrs/wk. Hours over 40 hrs/wk will be paid at an overtime rate. In the event that you work more than the anticipated 60 hrs/wk, you will be paid additional overtime compensation as required by law.

Additional Information

*** Universal'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, you have the
right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your
ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can
request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

Company Description

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 *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , 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. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Casting Coordinator will report to the EVP, Casting and will support talent aspects of *** , *** , E!, Bravo, Oxygen, Syfy, USA, Universal Kids & Syndication *** .

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage heavy phones, calendars, and contact management
• Manage individual and team expenses and coordinate travelwith our internal travel consultants
• Meticulously track the status of talent and production for all projects
• Responsible for general office management (ordering & restocking supplies, conference room bookings & logistics, knowledge of company policies & procedures, etc.)
• Liase with internal departments and *** as well as external studio partners and agencies/management companies
• Oversee the hiring and day-to-day supervision of our Academic Year Interns
• Support talent efforts for the *** U Entertainment Group
• Develop relationships with talent and their representatives
• Complete other casting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of industry experience
• Professional phone etiquette, top-tier organization, multitasking, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of SharePoint/OneDrive, Keynote, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience supporting high-level executives
• Willing and able to attend casting and talent related events after hours and/or on weekends

Desired Characteristics

• Prior talent experience with a casting office, network, studio, production, or talent booking company preferred
• Experience in scripted television and digital content, ideally from a talent or development standpoint
• Experience with casting software such as Cast It, Breakdown Express, and Eco Cast
• Knowledge of editing software a plus (iMovie, Final Cut, Premiere Pro, AVID)
• Strong verbal and written communication skillsrequired
• Comfortable and professional when working with talent
• Team player who works well with others, exhibits flexibility, is passionate about talent, scripted and unscripted content, the entertainment industry, an avid TV watcher, and a strategic, forward-thinking individual
• Ability to work with and manage expectations of individuals with varying personalities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high energy environment

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

Additional Information

*** Universal'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. *** Universal 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .