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Senior Producer, Original Short Form Video, NBC News Digital

NBC News Digital Video Productions is seeking a seasoned journalist to manage a small team of producers who will create content for NBC News’ digital app with a focus on its new subscription product. We’re looking for a news junkie who lives across a diverse range of news platforms, can oversee content in a variety of formats, and is especially versed in producing news videos in vertical.

Overview

The role requires experience in managing, helping with story selection, giving notes on videos, and vetting scripts/video treatments. The ideal candidate is editorially strong, adept at programming, and a capable leader who can identify opportunities in the news cycle to create distinct, highly compelling content with NBC News anchors and correspondents for subscribers. A mobile-first mindset is essential to drive engagement on the NBC News app.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of video creators for original content for the NBC News app
• Identify key news moments and strategize coverage for tentpole events in existing or new video franchises
• Maintain overall quality, editorial value, cadence and execution of video and live content
• Partner with executive producers, editors, correspondents, reporters and network talent to identify stories strong for vertical video and guide visual execution
• Guide the team during breaking news and big events
• Provide clear and constructive notes on scripts and videos in edit to ensure editorial strength and standards
• Ensure smooth workflow, deadlines, cadence, and programming strategy
• Monitor analytics and performance to inform iterative strategy
• Collaborate with post-production on graphics and production
• Experiment and evolve video franchises, story selection, formats, and visual styles

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience
• 7+ years of experience in video production
• 3+ years of management experience
• Experience working on a social or Direct-To-Consumer platform
• Strong ability to interpret analytics and provide feedback on content performance
• Proficient in pitching, writing, researching, shooting, and editing
• Experience collaborating with anchors, correspondents and newsroom stakeholders
• Experience shooting on professional Sony/Canon systems and iPhone
• Fluency in Adobe Premiere and other post-production tools
• Flexibility to respond to breaking news outside regular hours

Desired Characteristics

• Strong news judgment, leadership, and communication skills
• Knowledge of current software and workflows
• Creative approach to video storytelling with willingness to experiment
• Experienced and effective team leader
• Fluent in social media culture and what formats resonate
• Strong editorial judgment and collaboration with standards and legal teams

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position is designated as hybrid, generally requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

NBCUniversal offers company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks. See the Benefits page for details. NBCUniversal is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable laws ensuring non-discrimination in hiring and employment.