Line Producer, Breaking News Specials & Early Today

Job Description

Line Producer, Breaking News Specials & Early Today (Weekend Overnights)

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Job Description
The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking a skilled Line Producer to help lead the control room during overnight breaking news coverage on weekends and support Early Today weekdays. You'll work closely with the Senior Producer to ensure all production elements are in place for seamless live broadcasts during major news events.

Responsibilities:
• Build and manage rundowns, ensuring all segments, graphics, and video elements are ready for air
• Help coordinate field teams, booking and live remotes during major breaking news
• Serve as a primary editorial/control room contact during weekend overnights
• Collaborate with Senior Producers and the Specials team to anticipate resources needed for major-event coverage
• Troubleshoot technical or logistical issues in real time to minimize on-air disruptions
• 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
• Mentor and guide Production Assistants and Associate Producers
Qualifications
• 3+ years of line producing or coordinating live broadcast news programming
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with across editorial, technical, and talent teams under tight deadline
• Excellent editorial judgment with knowledge of NBC News Standards
• 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 for overnight and weekend schedules, including holidays with on call availability for unplanned breaking news shifts
• Must be willing and able to work in person at 30 Rock Wednesday through Sunday overnights

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle logistics in a live-news environment
• Ability to remain calm and resourceful under pressure, with a proactive approach to challenges
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coordinate across diverse production units
• Collaborative team player dedicated to supporting editorial excellence
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: $110,000 - $125,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-bxqmnx-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.