Job Description

NBC News NOW afternoon, seeking segment producers who thrive in a breaking news, fast-paced and deadline driven environment.

We’re looking for segment producers with experience working in LIVE news programming who can produce stories that are visually compelling/impactful and can work well with a team to make it happen.

This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CBA.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

• Produce live segments for live show, including writing sharp questions and identifying the strongest possible elements

• Pitch the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas for day-of and future segments

• Multi-task and juggle producing multiple stories for regular and breaking-news programming

• Mine and edit the best video and sound for assigned stories

• Quality check all video content

• Keep senior producers and the EP up to date with daily news development of assigned stories

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• You’ve been working in broadcast, digital or cable news for 5+ years – preferably working on live daily shows or in and around a control room
• You are willing to work in New York, New York
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Desired Qualifications

• You’ve got thorough knowledge of current events
• Excellent editorial judgment and writing skills
• You’ve got big ideas and the journalistic writing and research skills to bring them to life
• You’re familiar with iNEWS, can search and edit footage and cut your own VOs and SOTs
• When the news cycle calls you answer, even on weekends or late nights or after you’ve already put in a long day
• You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $93,000 - $110,000.

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.