Job Description

The Executive Producer for Planning leads the editorial, production, and control room execution of high-profile, network-wide news events, including political conventions, election nights, state funerals, presidential addresses, and breaking news. The EP serves as the top editorial and production authority, working cross-functionally to ensure impactful, accurate, and visually dynamic programming across platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Editorial Leadership:

• Define the overall editorial vision and execution strategy for special event on air coverage and coordinating with the digital team.
• Work with senior editorial leaders to shape storylines, themes, and key angles for political and national events.
• Serve as final editorial decision-maker in high-stakes, live coverage situations.
• Develop pre-event run-of-show, guest booking strategies, and talent assignments.

Production Oversight:

• Lead a multidisciplinary team including multi-media journalists, directors, technical staff, bookers, and correspondents.
• Supervise the look, pacing, graphics, and tone of live special coverage to ensure brand consistency and viewer engagement.
• Final approval of scripts, segment outlines, and last-minute editorial changes in real-time.
• Maintain high editorial and production standards under breaking or developing news conditions.

Logistical & Operational Management:

• Coordinate all production elements: remote setups, control room logistics, talent locations, feeds, and technical integration.
• Work with Director of Planning to manage field teams on location, ensuring coordination between engineering, satellite operations, and editorial units.
• Oversee rehearsals, studio configurations, and contingency plans for major events.
• Partner with digital and social media leaders to ensure cohesive storytelling across all network assets.

Talent & Team Leadership:

• Direct and mentor journalists, on-air talent, and behind-the-scenes personnel.
• Communicate a clear editorial vision while fostering a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
• Evaluate performance and provide feedback post-event.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism, communications, media production, or related field, or equivalent experience
• At least 7 years managing production of large-scale, high-impact national or global events.
• Deep editorial judgment with an ability to balance speed, accuracy, and storytelling under pressure.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a record of leading diverse production teams.
• High level management skills in the control room, including breaking/rolling coverage, on-air large scale special events, remote broadcast technologies, and newsroom systems (ENPS, iNews, Avid, etc.).
• Solid understanding of U.S. political systems, current events, and media law/ethics.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as events demand.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience leading coverage of national political conventions, election nights, or other major news events.
• Experience integrating social media and digital-first video into live programming.
• Ability to manage high-profile talent and navigate sensitive editorial terrain.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

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: $180,000-$250,000.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.