Job DescriptionThe NBC News Breaking News Specials team seeks a seasoned
Senior Producer to drive our weekend breaking-news coverage and contribute to News Specials, News Now and other coverage and programs as needed. You will lead editorial and operational execution when news breaks, ensuring broadcasts are fast, accurate, and compelling.
Responsibilities:- Lead live breaking-news coverage during major events
- Coordinate with control-room staff, on-air talent, and field reporters
- Make split-second editorial decisions that uphold accuracy and clarity
- Serve as the primary editorial lead for Saturday and Sunday coverage for NBC News Specials and NOW
- Collaborate with the Specials team on major-event planning and execution
- Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality
- Produce live cut-ins, special segments, and additional content as needed
Qualifications- Minimum 6 years in broadcast or cable news production, including 3 years on breaking-news or live-event teams
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent newsroom experience
- Proven track record of rapid, accurate editorial judgment under deadline pressure
- Expertise in control-room operations from rundown creation through final sign-off
- Proficiency with automated control-room systems and rundown tools-or clear aptitude to learn them quickly
- Flexibility to work overnights, weekends, and be on call for urgent breaking events
- Willingness and ability to work in person at 30 Rock five days a week (Friday-Tuesday)
- Willingness and ability to backfill the Overnight Weekend Senior in person at 30 Rock approx. five weekends a year
Desired Characteristics:- A calm, decisive leader who thrives in high-pressure breaking-news situations
- Exceptional editorial judgment and proven experience steering a team through chaotic live events of national importance
- A clear, concise communicator, both in writing and on-air direction
- Prior experience with television writing, rundowns, graphics, video editing, banners and other television production
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 - $170,000 (bonus eligible)
Additional InformationAs 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.
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