NBCUniversal is hiring: Producer/Editor - Nightly News: Kids Edition in New York

Job Description

NBC News is seeking a creative and versatile Producer/Editor to help shape the next chapter of Nightly News: Kids Edition — the trusted, family‑friendly newscast that explains the world to a new generation of viewers. This role is ideal for a journalist who can write, produce, shoot, and edit with both editorial rigor and a YouTube‑native sensibility.

The ideal candidate is as comfortable crafting a story about global events as they are packaging it for digital attention spans — with curiosity, clarity, and a tone that feels authentic to kids and their families.

Responsibilities

• Write, produce, shoot, and edit short‑form news and feature segments for Nightly News: Kids Edition, optimized for YouTube and other digital platforms.
• Translate complex topics into clear, engaging stories that educate and inform without condescension.
• Collaborate with correspondents, editors, and animators to bring stories to life visually through graphics, sound design, and creative pacing.
• Pitch original story ideas and recurring segment concepts that reflect the editorial mission of Nightly — fact‑based, trustworthy, and inspiring.
• Adapt the tone and structure of network reporting for a younger audience while maintaining the journalistic standards of NBC News.
• Stay current with YouTube trends, visual storytelling formats, and youth media consumption patterns to help the show evolve.
• Manage post‑production workflows including scripting, editing, sound mixing, and thumbnail/title optimization for digital distribution.
• Ensure that every episode aligns with NBC News editorial guidelines and reflects the inclusive, trustworthy tone of Nightly News with Tom Llamas.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in broadcast, digital, or streaming news production.
• Strong writing, scripting, and headline skills tailored for both linear and digital audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects and Photoshop a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to craft stories visually — strong sense of pacing, narrative arc, and tone.

Characteristics

• Experience producing content for YouTube or social‑first platforms is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of NBC News editorial values and the Nightly News brand.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive under deadline pressure.
• A demonstrated ability to connect with younger audiences.

The Right Candidate

You’re a journalist who believes accuracy and empathy are equally important. You can break down complex news stories in a way that helps kids — and parents — make sense of the world. You think like a teacher, write like a storyteller, and edit like a YouTuber.

Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, requiring work 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.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $120,000

Benefits

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months.
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on day one of employment.
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.