Senior Producer, Breaking News Specials (Weekends) Job at SmartRecruiters, New York, NY

  • SmartRecruiters
  • New York, NY

Job Description

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: NBC Editorial
  • Compensation: USD 125,000 - USD 170,000 - yearly
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

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

The NBC News Breaking News Specials team seeks a seasoned Senior Producer to drive our weekend breaking-news coverage and contribute to News Specials, News Now and other coverage and programs as needed. You will lead editorial and operational execution when news breaks, ensuring broadcasts are fast, accurate, and compelling.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with control-room staff, on-air talent, and field reporters
  • Make split-second editorial decisions that uphold accuracy and clarity
  • Serve as the primary editorial lead for Saturday and Sunday coverage for NBC News Specials and NOW
  • Collaborate with the Specials team on major-event planning and execution
  • Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality
  • Produce live cut-ins, special segments, and additional content as needed
Qualifications
  • Minimum 6 years in broadcast or cable news production, including 3 years on breaking-news or live-event teams
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom experience
  • Proven track record of rapid, accurate editorial judgment under deadline pressure
  • Expertise in control-room operations from rundown creation through final sign-off
  • Proficiency with automated control-room systems and rundown tools–or clear aptitude to learn them quickly
  • Flexibility to work overnights, weekends, and be on call for urgent breaking events
  • Willingness and ability to work in person at 30 Rock five days a week (Friday–Tuesday)
  • Willingness and ability to backfill the Overnight Weekend Senior in person at 30 Rock approx. five weekends a year

Desired Characteristics:

  • A calm, decisive leader who thrives in high-pressure breaking-news situations
  • Exceptional editorial judgment and proven experience steering a team through chaotic live events of national importance
  • A clear, concise communicator, both in writing and on-air direction
  • Prior experience with television writing, rundowns, graphics, video editing, banners and other television production

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.

  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • paid leavetuition reimbursement
  • 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: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus eligible)

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.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work

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