NBC News is hiring: Producer/Editor, NBC News NOW in New York

Producer/Editor, NBC News NOW

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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.

Job Description

Get in touch if you’re an experienced Producer/Editor who writes compelling copy, has editorial depth, a strong visual sensibility and loves collaborating on a team. Must be able to roll with breaking news, adapt to last minute rundown changes and write copy free of errors under tight deadlines. If you love the rush of a newsroom when everything is happening this is the show for you.

Job Duties

• Pitch the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas for day‑of and future segments
• Shoot, script & edit original videos
• Work closely with correspondents to develop and execute strong visual stories with clear narratives and well‑researched journalism
• Work in the show rundown to build segments and write intros to packages / other taped elements
• Edit on AVID and Adobe Premiere, being able to find the best video and sound for assigned stories
• Order graphics through template‑based graphics systems and graphics team
• Find and book new and engaging guests for live and taped segments; conduct pre‑interviews
• Comfortable shooting in the field on DSLR and full‑frame cameras, while also able to produce stories from a desk using remote interviews and video material on hand
• Multi‑task and juggle producing multiple stories for regular and breaking‑news programming
• Quality check all video content
• Keep Senior Producers and the EP up to date with daily news development of assigned stories
• Collaborate with multiple show teams and day parts across NBC News Now and the network

This position is represented by the NewsGuild‑CWA.

Qualifications

• You have a Bachelor’s degree
• You’ve been working in broadcast, digital or cable for 5+ years with experience in the field
• You’re a journalist who is not afraid to pick up the phone and conduct original reporting
• You’ve got big ideas along with the journalistic writing and research skills to bring them to life
• You are able to successfully complete work under tight deadlines while working collaboratively
• You’ve got thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, and pop culture
• You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short
• When the news cycle calls you answer, even on weekends or late nights or after you’ve already put in a long day
• You are willing to work in New York, New York and travel as needed

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four 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: $110,000 - $125,000

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.