Both programs are the first major efforts by the brand to boost representation in key television production roles focused on comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion across NBCUniversal’s entertainment TV portfolio.
“Below-the-line production roles have been historically underserved across our industry when we look at inclusion efforts. Our first major endeavor to increase representation on our production crews across Universal Studio Group and our entertainment networks are just a start in addressing this critical need,” Jeanne Mau, senior vp, TV Programming Diversity Equity & Inclusion, NBCUniversal, said in a statement.
The production assistant initiative is focused on increasing PAs across NBCUniversal’s U.S. TV productions and will expand to include scripted programming later in 2023. The initiative works with industry partners Amazing Stories Foundation, Entertainment Industry Foundation Careers Program, Ghetto Film School, Streetlights and the Television Academy Foundation, who help identify candidates for the program.
Since its fall 2022 launch, 15 production assistants from underrepresented backgrounds have been placed across seven NBCU unscripted series in both production and post-production roles. That includesCreated in partnership with various IATSE Locals in the United States and Canada, the below-the-line traineeship gives participants paid experience that will develop them into the next department heads for costumes, props, grips, set lighting and other below-the-line roles.
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