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 Nightly News is seeking a Senior Producer with exceptional editorial judgment, a deep commitment to journalistic excellence, and a proven ability to lead and inspire teams. This role demands a dynamic newsroom leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes news environment. The Senior Producer will oversee multiple pieces per day in the daily broadcast, guiding the correspondent and producing team. They should have sharp news judgment, excellent writing skills, and a great eye for impactful visuals.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee multiple pieces per day, guiding correspondents, producers, crews, and editors through every aspect of production.
- Provide final sign-off for scripts and pieces once completed.
- Pitch news-of-day stories for coverage, as well as long-lead feature pieces.
- Work with Executive Producer and Senior Broadcast Producer on story development and show stacking, contributing to the overall show as well as individual pieces.
- Edit anchor copy for accuracy, clarity, and impact.
- Manage some staffers directly, providing mentorship, education, and guidance as needed.
- Champion bold, innovative ideas that drive audience engagement
- Assist the Executive Producer and Senior Broadcast Producer in the control room, coordinating with teams in the field.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in news, preferably at the national network level
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Extensive experience writing and producing tape packages.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across senior executives, show producers, bureau chiefs, correspondents, and production teams
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff
- Strong leadership abilities, deep production expertise, and excellent broadcast writing skills
- Must be willing to work in-office Tuesday–Saturday in New York, NY
- Availability to work evenings, holidays, and during breaking news events as needed
Additional Requirements:
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
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: $125,000 - $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].
