The NBC Universal Entertainment Associate Program is now accepting new candidates for the 2006 class that offers career development opportunities for external and internal applicants interested in creative entertainment programming.
Jeff Zucker, president, NBC Universal Television Group, said, "We are extremely proud of the Entertainment Associate Program and the top creative executives it has produced throughout the years and we look forward to recruiting talented future programmers for our 2006 class of Entertainment Associates."
The salaried creative executive-training program, which formally began in 2000, has seen many promotions among its graduates who have assumed increasing responsibilities within NBC Universal.
The Entertainment Associates who are accepted will be assigned to any of NBC Universal's Entertainment Television Program divisions, including NBC Network, NBC Universal Television Studio and the cable networks of USA, SCI FI and Bravo. All of the Associates will be based at either the Burbank or Universal City (California) facilities.
Associates can expect to receive enhanced professional development that will give them dedicated time to further understand the entertainment business while they make key industry contacts. In addition, their experience will include mentoring programs, the "buddy" program, formal and informal seminars and skills training.
The result is that the associates gain valuable hands-on experience in the development and management of entertainment programs. They will analyze and develop scripts and story concepts, provide creative input to writers and producers upon review of scripts and learn about casting and scheduling of programs. The process includes attending series "table reads," rehearsals, actual filming, rough-cut screenings as well as notes and pitch meetings.
Candidates are required to have a bachelor's or an advanced college degree in an applicable field. Likewise, at least one year of entertainment industry experience is considered desirable. In addition, they must have demonstrated proven leadership abilities and skills and have a passion for television that will allow them to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-pressure environment.
The online application period extends exclusively until Dec. 5 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Standard Time). Prospective candidates must submit a resume and supply the answer to the essay question "Why are you interested in television and why do you feel you are qualified for the Entertainment Associate Program?"
External candidates can access the online application process at www.nbcjobs.com and click on "CLICK HERE" link below. Internal GE employee candidates can apply through the Career Opportunity System (COS) to job # 446786 and find the link jobflow.corporate.ge.com/cos/ServletController. No cover letters will be accepted.
Final selections will be announced in May 2006.
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