Producer, NBC Nightly News

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

As a Producer for NBC'S Nightly News with Lester Holt, you will work directly with Senior Producers, Correspondents and Associate Producers to create original news content, for broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Overseeing all aspects of production of Nightly News broadcast pieces including booking, writing, ordering or making graphics, gathering elements, and producing both taped interviews and day-of pieces.
• Ability to travel, shoot video and edit non-linear video when needed.
• Oversee and manage production team (in-house and in the field), including working with editors, correspondents, remote desks, field teams, Associate Producers and Production Assistants.
• Willingness to collaborate across platforms, working professionally to gather the strongest elements on a deadline.
• Pitch and develop original story ideas for the Nightly News.
• Book and coordinate guests.

Qualifications
• At least 5 years' editorial experience working in production at the network level, preferably with evening television
• A Bachelor's degree
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
• Must be able to shoot and edit
• Proficient in social media
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, often with short notice
• Must be willing to work in NYC
Desired Characteristics:
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Strong storytelling ability

Additional Responsibilities:
• 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: $100,000 - $130,000

Additional Information

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