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 www.nbcuniversal.com 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
The Weekend Executive Producer must be a dynamic leader who can guide evening and weekend news coverage for WCAU and WWSI. The EP manages teams of producers, content producers, and writers on all aspects of newscast production while working closely with the assignment desk and overseeing/reviewing the work of reporters and photojournalists.
The Weekend Executive Producer works with the VP of News and News Director of WWSI to lead editorial content, branding, and production of news coverage that demands a breaking-news approach, as well as exclusive investigations and long-term projects. The Executive Producer also works closely with the Multi-Platform Executive Producer, Senior Digital Director of WCAU & WWSI to make sure coverage is seen across multiple platforms including FAST.
Responsibilities
- Lead producers, content producers, writers, reporters, photojournalists, editors, and assignment editors on news coverage for WCAU & WWSI.
- Collaborate with other newsroom managers, and all divisions of NBC News and Telemundo, for day-to-day coverage and special events.
- Work with all facets of the WCAU & WWWSI organizations, including production, IT and engineering, to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage.
- Scheduling producers, content producers, and writers for the daypart
- Work closely with WCAU Standards & Legal on reporting and approval for stories with investigative approaches and elements that require review.
- Track coverage-related costs and ensure fiscal responsibility in the news division.
- Work closely with Creative Services to craft effective newscast promos.
- Must embrace a fast-paced, highly graphic, visual storytelling process.
- Must have experience with computer-assisted reporting.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience leading producers, content producers, writers in dynamic newscast production while guiding coverage and newsgathering.
- Bilingual English/Spanish abilities, including writing and editing
- Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated leadership and management of a news team.
- Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms.
- Experience in script approval, with strong editorial judgment.
- Proven team player.
- Ability to multitask and work with changing priorities.
- Impeccable communications abilities with both internal and external constituents.
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered for the position.
- Must be willing to work in New York.
- Must have flexible availability to work any shift including evenings, overnights, weekends, or holidays.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
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].
