The application for the 2008-2009 program is now closed.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This highly competitive program identifies outstanding aspiring journalists who bring diverse backgrounds to news production and news coverage. The program represents NBC's strong commitment to develop a diverse editorial staff within NBC News. The News Associates program is designed to attract candidates of racial, ethnic, economic and geographical diversity, as well as candidates with disabilities.

The News Associates program is a fast-track opportunity for people with the goal to learn news gathering and production skills. It is not designed to train people who wish to be on-air reporters.

PREVIOUS NEWS ASSOCIATES
See what one of our former news associates is doing now, click on video box.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work in the New York metropolitan area

• External applicants must submit a resume/CV through gecareers.com or nbcjobs.com to be considered.  Internal applicants must submit EMS via the GE Career Opportunity System (COS).
• Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in United States through July 2010.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice.
• Must be willing to sign a one year employment contract. 

DESIRED:

• Master’s degree
• Journalism Experience.
• Highly motivated individuals
• Commitment to Television News Production as a career
• Solid writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proven leadership skills

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
News Associates gain real-world experience honing research skills, developing news stories working in a news bureau, participating in field and studio show production, on the nightly news, a morning news program, cable news, or on a "magazine" program.

Each News Associate is assigned a mentor who is an experienced staff member. News Associates undergo an intense week long orientation filled with workshops, lunches with guest speakers and training.

Over 75 percent of the News Associates who've completed the program have gone on to various producing positions with NBC News. Some are currently with "Dateline," "NBC Nightly News", "Today" or with MSNBC, CNBC, or our Burbank bureau.

This is a one year staff position.  The program runs twelve months and consists of several long-term assignments on a news program and/or a news bureau.  The program is based in the New York metropolitan area.  Relocation expenses are not covered.

SALARY: $33,600, exempt. 

 

HOW TO APPLY:
During application period, you upload your resume and answer the following questions:

• In terms of diverse life experiences, what separates you from the rest of the candidates for the program?
• Identify an issue that was recently covered in the news and explain why you think it was (or was not) newsworthy.
• If you had no obligations or financial constraints for the next six months, what would you do?
• Write about an experience, place or person that triggered your interest in journalism.
• Identify a societal issue that seldom attracts the attention of the news media. How would you cover this issue as a journalist?
• Which journalism associations, if any, are you affiliated with?
• Which professional publications (e.g. trade magazines), if any, do you subscribe to?
• Please indicate the countries where you are legally authorized to work.
• If authorized to work in the United States, are you authorized to do so without NBCU sponsorship through September, 2010?
• Please indicate which languages you have conversational fluency.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:


DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE, WE REGRET THAT WE WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO RESPOND TO THOSE STUDENTS IN WHOM WE HAVE AN INTEREST. If you are contacted for an interview, in most cases, you will speak with, or meet someone from NBC News. If there is mutual interest, you may be invited to New York for a final interview with several NBC News staffers. A final decision is made after that interview in New York.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
— 5 p.m. EST, Friday March 14, 2008

FIRST ROUND INTERVIEW
— March 17 - April 18, 2008

FINAL INTERVIEW IN NEW YORK
— April 22-23, 2008

START DATE
— Late Summer 2008

GENERAL INFORMATION:

We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.