Producer, NBC News Digital Docs and Enterprise Video

This is a Full Time Job

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NBC News Digital is hiring a Producer for its Digital Docs and Enterprise team, responsible for creating mid-form and long-form news stories. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in video production, editorial reporting, and collaboration within a news organization.

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 6 years (72 months)
• Experience Required: Producing mid-form/long-form video, reporting, pre-production, shooting, field producing, scripting, overseeing editing, fact-checking
• Salary: $85,000 - $150,000
• Workplace Requirements: Hybrid, working a minimum of three days per week in the office
• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Hard Skills Required: Video production, shooting, scripting, editorial judgment, fact-checking, collaboration with motion graphics and editors
• Soft Skills Required: Creativity, multitasking, collaboration, communication, ability to work under deadlines
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Strong storytelling ability, experience mentoring junior team members, knowledge of current events

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Producer, NBC News Digital Docs and Enterprise Video
Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York (Hybrid)

NBC News Digital is looking for a talented producer to join its Digital Docs and Enterprise team. This role reports to a Senior Producer and is responsible for creating innovative, mid-form, and long-form in-depth news stories. We are seeking an editorial producer who can identify long-form narrative opportunities in hard news cycles, distilling editorial complexity into compelling video stories.

This position involves experience in reporting, pre-production, shooting, field producing, scripting, and collaborating with video editors and motion graphics teams. The producer will also fact-check video pieces and work closely with correspondents, reporters, and editors to produce high-quality, engaging news content that airs on platforms like NBCNews.com, Peacock, and NBC News NOW.

Responsibilities:
• Pitch and develop original story ideas
• Produce stories under tight deadlines and rapid turnaround times
• Conceptualize long-form stories from pre-production to post-production
• Research and report to develop editorial stories with compelling interview subjects
• Craft strong scripts with a clear structure, story arc, and character development
• Oversee the editing process for video stories, working closely with editors and the motion graphics team
• Fact-check video content to ensure accuracy and editorial integrity
• Produce video assets for rollout, including social cuts and assets for marketing and PR
• Collaborate with NBC News' Standards & Legal Team to ensure compliance
• Build relationships with correspondents, reporters, and editors to produce collaborative stories
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current events and news coverage on NBC platforms
• Stay informed on new production styles that could enhance video storytelling

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 6 years of experience producing mid-form/long-form video for a major news organization
• Strong news judgment, excellent writing, research, interviewing, and communication skills
• Impeccable editorial judgment and journalistic integrity
• Strong shooting skills are preferred
• Self-starter who can thrive under daily deadline pressure
• Knowledge of the video news production process
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and innovate on video formats and strategy
• Strong collaborator with experience working in large news organizations
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including during breaking news situations
• Must be able to work in New York City

Desired Characteristics:
• A team player who fosters collaboration and respect within the team
• In-depth understanding of the digital content space and the challenges involved
• Solution-oriented mindset with a track record of innovation
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong knowledge of current events and news coverage
• Ability to mentor junior team members on story development and production
• Strong interpersonal skills and storytelling abilities, with proven experience in the 5-25 minute video space

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid role: A minimum of three days per week in the office
• Compensation and Benefits: Salary range $85,000 - $150,000, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and other perks