Show Producer (Mornings) - WNBC

NBC 4 New York is looking for a dynamic, motivated, technically-savvy morning news show producer to join our team of award-winning producers at Rockefeller Center. Candidates should have experience working in demanding, high-pressure situations. They must have a strong “news gut.” Candidates should strive to win the big breaking news and weather stories. They must understand and appreciate the power of visual storytelling. They must also be innovative and inspired by the news revolution happening right now, integrating mobile and digital newsgathering into their daily routines.

Responsibilities
Candidates are responsible for the overall editorial content on one or more platforms produced by WNBC and will be charged with the following tasks:

Sit in the “big chair” and serve as the primary line producer for Today in New York

Manage a team of Content Producers to produce the most compelling and relevant stories, coaching and mentoring them as needed

Pitch compelling enterprise story ideas and be an active participant in editorial meetings

Write, produce, desktop edit and gather content for all WNBC platforms

Stay on top of the latest graphic tools to visually enhance and showcase stories

Work with the control room production team to ensure clean, seamless newscasts

Collaborate with Executive Producers and other Show Producers to deliver complete local news coverage that is both fair and accurate

Interact with the editors of nbcnewyork.com

Use social tools to stay on top of what people are talking about in the Tri-State

Qualifications/ Requirements

Strong journalistic skills and minimum 4 years’ experience as a television news producer in a major news market

Minimum 4 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production; including newsroom writing, producing and desktop editing

Knowledge of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Must be available to work evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays or whenever assigned

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be willing to work in New York City area

Must be 18 years or older

Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift

Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program

Desired

Exceptional communication skills

Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment

Experience in a news environment

Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair

Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Team player mentality

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

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