Producer, NBC Nightly News

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: NBC Editorial
  • Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 130000 - yearly

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

As a Producer for NBC’S Nightly News with Tom Llamas, 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, editing, and producing both long-lead feature stories and day-of crash pieces.  
  • Must be able to edit pieces completely on their own, and shoot in the field on occasion.
  • 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.
  • Must be a strong writer who can write scripts for tape pieces and/or anchor intros when needed
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 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:

  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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

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 [email protected].

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