Planning Coordinator - Brentford, United Kingdom - NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal

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Brentford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Maintain forward planning diaries and highlight major events
Key logistics lead on visas, travel, accommodation, and accreditation for future deployments
Help come up with coverage plans for events
Clearly communicate with executive producers and desk editors and liaise with producers and reporters on coverage plans
Help maintain relationships with freelance staff and stringers
Help develop contacts with relevant organizations and guests for long term planning
Help initiate ideas around creative series including package ideas and guest

Qualifications:

Skills and Experience

Prior experience working in a planning role on the news desk of a leading national or international TV news organization
Strong news judgment, thorough knowledge of world affairs and current events, geopolitics, foreign policy and history
Capacity to multitask and work in a fastpaced and demanding live news environment
Ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues
Excellent communication skills & professional conduct, especially in highpressure & stressful situations
Strong attention to detail & accuracy
Minimum 4 years' higher education journalism qualification or equivalent
Fluency in English essential, 2nd language appreciated
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends
Must be willing to work in London, UK

Additional Information

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.