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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
Job Description
CNBC’s Events & Councils team is looking for an experienced news producer to support our growing stable of multi-platform editorial franchises and executive membership communities.
The Senior Editorial Producer will develop and produce virtual and in-person event sessions that build community and connection between speakers and attendees, driving value for C-Suite executives, investors, academics, policymakers and others. Leveraging CNBC’s brand, booking power and deep bench of editorial expertise, the Senior Editorial Producer will create high-impact moments that deliver long-tail results and powerful relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with teammates on the development and execution of Councils events programming, which includes annual in-person summits, salon-style dinners and virtual town halls.
- Conceptualize event themes, develop and oversee agendas, brainstorm and book guest speakers.
- Develop new community building event and event segment formats.
- Grow relationships with council members and their key stakeholders, finding impactful thought leadership opportunities for them as appropriate and in keeping with CNBC’s rigorous editorial standards.
- Collaborate across the Events & Councils team as needed to provide editorial support to all events.
- Contribute to creation of “long-tail” event-based content for CNBC’s TV and Digital audiences
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of experience producing television news or live conferences and events
- Experience covering key business news verticals including technology and AI, finance, economics, global trade, and future of work.
- Exceptional journalistic instincts
- Ability to operate in a high-pressure environment managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Desired Characteristics
You’ll stand out if you have:
- An ability to set editorial priorities
- Television production or digital storytelling experience
- Understanding of new AI tools and how they can be used to enhance (but not replace) your creative process.
- Experience working with high-level executives and other VIPs
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $120,000-$175,000 (bonus eligible)
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 [email protected].
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
