Line Producer NBC News Daily 24pm

Job Description

Get in touch if you’re a fast, nimble

Line Producer

who thrives in the control room, knows how to build a great rundown, and loves collaborating with a team. This is a role for someone who stays cool under pressure, moves quickly with breaking news, and thinks several blocks ahead. We’re looking for a strong editorial mind and a sharp production hand. Someone who understands the rhythm of live TV and knows how to keep the show moving with precision and energy.

The bulk of the job:

Work with senior producers and EP’s to build daily rundowns and oversee changes when breaking news hits

Work with show directors to block and time programming

Approve and copy edit scripts, as needed

Pitch ideas

Work with producers to come up with the strongest elements for each segment

Craft headlines and teases that are engaging no matter the time constraint – for both breaking news and scheduled programming

Write fresh copy as needed

Communicate time and roll cues with guests and correspondents

Work with news desk and booking to request reporters and guests for show

Qualifications:
Qualifications

You’ve been working in broadcast, live streaming or cable for 5+ years

You've worked on live daily shows for 3+ years

You have at least 1+ years’ experience as a line producer

Demonstrated and proven excellent editorial judgement and understanding of journalistic standards

You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience

Willing and able to work in person five days a week in New York, NY

Desired Qualifications:

You’re a journalist first with excellent control room skills

You have an eye for accuracy and creativity when it comes to video and graphics

When major breaking news happens, you’re ready and willing to jump in -- even on weekends or late nights

You are able to work calmly under intense deadlines

Additional Requirements:

Required On-Site:

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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.

Compensation:
$110,000-$110,000 per year