Assistant Food Stylist, TODAY (Contract) Job at NBC Sports, New York, NY

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  • NBC Sports
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Company Description


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.


Job Description


NBC News, TODAY is looking for an experienced Assistant Food Stylist to help prepare food for television, the web, and various other mediums. This person will work closely with the Culinary Producer to prepare the dishes and to use styling techniques, so food looks desirable and lasts for the length of the TV spot and/or photo shoot.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a short term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Aid in the planning, prepare and style food for product demonstration.
  • Interact and educate show hosts and guests on food preparation tips, as needed.
  • Organize and keep kitchen clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Maintain kitchen stock and coordinate with Props team to ensure adequate products are on hand.
  • Check in daily shopping for segments and adjust as needed by coordinating with props team.
  • Stay up to date with show production by checking email daily and read the upcoming segments information.
  • Ensure all segment trays are broken down and placed back into stock after use.
  • Coordinate with the crew and Props team to ensure leftover props and products from commerce and lifestyle segments are properly accounted for and returned to stock.
  • Regularly collaborate with freelance talent across segments, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure seamless production execution.
  • Assist in setting and dressing segments for the following day's show, working in close collaboration with the Art team to ensure each set is production ready.
  • May need to assist in the Culinary Producer with brainstorming, development of food/Culinary segments for the broadcast.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
  • 1-2+ years of food experience at a top lifestyle website, publication or channel
  • Must be an organized self-starter with exceptional time management skills

Desired Characteristics:

  • The ideal candidate will have a passion for food content and a proven track record of sourcing content that fits within a specific editorial voice and aesthetic.
  • The incumbent should be able to work efficiently in a high-paced and high-energy environment.

Additional Requirements:

  • Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:

  • Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
  • Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
  • Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment

Salary range : $33/hr - $40/hr


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. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Freelance, Local area

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