Segment Producer, Hallie Jackson NOW

This is a Full Time Job

NBC News NOW is seeking a talented segment producer who thrives in a breaking news, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment for Hallie Jackson NOW.

We’re looking for a segment producer with experience working in LIVE news programming who can produce stories that are visually compelling/impactful and can work well with a team to make it happen. The ideal candidate is comfortable with turning segments quickly and accurately in a fast-changing, breaking news environment. Additionally, this segment producer should have a passion for compelling topics, making any story more interesting and enjoy telling those stories in a conversational way.

This position is represented by the News Guild-CWA NY.

Responsibilities:
• Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy.
• Produce LIVE segments, including writing sharp questions and identifying the strongest possible elements.
• Pitch the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas for day-of and future segments.
• Multi-task and juggle producing multiple stories for regular and breaking news programming.
• Quality check all video content.
• Keep senior producers and the EP up to date with daily news development of assigned stories.

Qualifications
• You’ve been working in broadcast, streaming or cable news for 5 years – preferably working on live daily shows or in and around a control room.
• Excellent writing skills.
• You have thorough knowledge of current events.
• Excellent editorial judgment.
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where news is breaking, rundowns are changing and deadlines are tight.
• You thrive in a team environment where collaboration is key.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• You are willing to work in New York, New York.

Desired Characteristics
• You’ve got big ideas and the journalistic writing and research skills to bring them to life.
• You’re familiar with iNEWS.
• You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short.

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.