Job DescriptionThe Vice President, Programming, NBC News NOW is responsible for leading the day-to-day editorial programming of NBC News NOW, executing the editorial vision, strategy and priorities set by the EVP, Editorial and Content. This leader will oversee a team of executive producers, ensure consistent editorial quality and programming across the service. The VP will play a critical role in strengthening collaboration across NBC News, maximizing editorial and production resources, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative newsroom culture.
Responsibilities:- Ensure and maintain editorial, storytelling and brand consistency across NBC News Now
- Determine and drive editorial priorities and programming across News Now in partnership with News Now Executive Producers, Specials, Newsgathering and editorial leads across NBC News
- In partnership with editorial leaders across NBC News advance and break news in coverage of major, ongoing stories
- Identify, plan and program for live, rolling coverage on big stories of the day
- Lead and hold accountable executive producers across the network, ensuring that editorial priorities are consistently reflected in individual programs and across the full programming day.
- Develop close relationships with show teams and Newsgathering to strengthen and streamline coverage plans and use of resources
- Identify and foster areas of collaboration across News Now programming
- Monitor breaking news and coordinate coverage needs with Specials and Newsgathering
- Oversee and manage futures planning in partnership with editorial leaders and newsgathering
- Coordinate with creative/production/operations teams on staff schedules, long-range initiatives, control rooms, graphics, and other technical and production considerations
- Drive operational excellence across the business and make timely programming adjustments to 24-7 stream as news warrants
- Develop and support an enterprising, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- Maintain strong financial controllership
Qualifications- 15+ years of experience at a national news organization
- 15+ years of experience as a newsroom leader overseeing significant editorial programming or 5+ years of executive producing live, breaking news content and a proven control room leader
- Excellent editorial skill and judgement with deep experience managing investigative, complicated, sensitive, or nuanced reporting
- Proven success in organizational, interpersonal skills and leadership skills and 5+ years managing teams and working closely with executive producers, correspondents, and anchors
- Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and comfortable meeting multiple daily deadlines
- History of acting in an entrepreneurial and proactive manner, and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous fast-paced, results orientated environment.
- Ability to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends), ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to work under pressure, and during breaking news
- Strong financial acumen and demonstrated ability to manage and maximize programming budget
- Intellectual curiosity about and passion for both Breaking News and Innovative Storytelling
- Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information in a discrete manner
Additional Job Requirements- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and be available during major breaking news events.
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
- 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: $215,000 - $280,000 (bonus and long-term incentive 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.
