Job Description

The Planning Producer is responsible for managing the editorial and logistical coordination of major coverage initiatives, long-lead projects, and daily newsgathering needs where warranted. Working closely with the Director of Planning and senior editorial leadership, this role ensures strong partnership between the planning, show, and field teams, as well as digital producers. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to drive coverage strategies across platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead editorial planning for upcoming news events, special coverage, and enterprise reporting.
• Coordinate with bureaus, correspondents, and production teams to manage logistics and coverage needs.
• Maintain and update long-range planning calendars, tracking major events, political developments, and ongoing stories.
• Coordinate with platforms to plan coverage of MSNBC enterprise reporting from talent
• Pitch and develop original story ideas, identifying opportunities for deeper coverage or exclusive angles.
• Oversee pre-production processes for special projects, including research, bookings, travel coordination, and field production planning.
• Liaise with technical, operations, and digital teams to ensure multi-platform distribution of planned content.
• Serve as a key contact along with newsgathering during breaking news to assess available resources and adjust plans as needed.
• Attend editorial meetings and represent the planning desk in coordination discussions.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network or cable news in planning or newsgathering.
• Proven track record in planning complex newsgathering operations or large-scale event coverage.
• Strong editorial instincts and a deep understanding of current events and news cycles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to multitask under pressure.
• Experience managing teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency with newsroom systems (iNews, ENPS, etc.) and planning tools.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as news demands.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in journalism, communications, media production, or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with international news coverage and global newsgathering operations.
• Familiarity with digital content planning and social media integration

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: $90,000 - $120,000

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.