Segment Producer, News Now Stay Tuned

Job Description

Responsibilities

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Job Description

NBC News NOW is seeking a Segment Producer to join our Stay Tuned NOW team. This position will work a 1pm – 9pm ET shift.

We're looking for a journalist 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. Successful candidates will thrive in a breaking news, fast-paced and deadline driven environment.

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, 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
• Adhere to NBC editorial standards and practices
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with team members, correspondents and anchors. You have to be able to work well in a team environment.
• Check and double check your work to ensure accuracy
• 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
• Demonstrated history of working well on a team and collaborating with others
• You are willing to work in person at 30 Rock, in New York, New York
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• Must be willing to work a 1pm – 9pm ET, Monday – Friday shift.

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: $85,000 - $110,000

Additional Information

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