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
NBC News is seeking a Supervising Producer to join TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a project-based position with an estimated duration of 6 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables are completed.
Job Duties:
- Lead the sourcing and booking of lifestyle and human-interest stories, including relationships, wellness, parenting, pop culture, food, travel, and viral trends
- Review, edit and sign-off on scripts; serve as the primary approver of cut spots
- Oversee day to day show content for all lifestyle and human-interest segments including concept, production elements and script approvals.
- Organize brainstorm sessions and evaluate pitches
- Oversee and maintain the daily guest schedule, ensuring editorial balance
- Oversee editorial content for commerce and integrated sales segments
- Identify and develop stories with an eye toward future trends
- Manage a team of producers, associate producers and researchers
- Serve as leader/mentor in the newsroom
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in editorial and show production at the network level, preferably with daytime television
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
- Demonstrate strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
- Must have strong writing skills, research skills and editorial judgment
- Must be willing to work in NYC
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
- Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices
Desired Characters:
- Exceptional editorial skills
- Expertise in reviewing, editing, and clearing cut spots for broadcast
- Passionate about human-interest storytelling and lifestyle content
- Possess ability to develop story ideas, research and plan segments
- Excellent interpersonal skills and storytelling ability
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
- Team player with a desire to mentor journalists
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: his position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:
- Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
- Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
- Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment
Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000
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].
