Job Description
The
News Desk Producer
creates and delivers content to NBC affiliates, the NBC News Group, and international clients through the Orbit distribution platform. This role involves writing and editing stories in close collaboration with the newsgathering team, while exercising strong editorial judgment to prioritize and publish content effectively.
Job Responsibilities
Write, edit, and manage news‑of‑the‑day and breaking news content
Assign stories to writers, advertise stories and review for editorial accuracy
Collaborate with assignment desk and regional producers
Respond quickly to breaking news
Provide quality customer services to NBC News Group, affiliates and clients
Willing to work weekends, nights, holidays, and various schedules
Available to be on‑call for breaking news
Additional Responsibilities
Take editorial lead on political/election coverage
Assist DC bureau on daily package offer, including logging, writing and gathering of elements
Qualifications
10 or more years of experience as a local or network news producer/writer
Bachelor’s degree – preferably in journalism or communications
Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays
Must be able to work flexible hours during major breaking news
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong editorial judgment and customer service skills
Ability to work calmly in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Strong work ethic and organizational skills
Desired Characteristics
Knowledge and interest in political journalism preferred
Additional Requirements
Fully Remote:
This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from an NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.
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: $65,000 - $80,000.
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NBC Universal is hiring: News Desk Producer in New York
NBCUniversal · New York, NY, USA · Remote ·
- Pay:
- $65,000-$80,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time
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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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.