Senior Producer, Breaking News Specials
NBC News
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
The NBC News Breaking News Specials team seeks a seasoned Senior Producer to drive our weekend breaking-news coverage and contribute to Specials/Nightly News. You will lead editorial and operational execution when news breaks, ensuring broadcasts are fast, accurate, and compelling.
Responsibilities:
• Lead live breaking-news coverage during major events
• 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
• Contribute to Specials/Nightly News on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• 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
• Collaborative mentor dedicated to developing emerging talent
• A clear, concise communicator, both in writing and on-air direction
• Exceptional editorial judgment and the ability to steer a team through chaotic live events
Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Salary/Benefits
$125,000.00
- 170,000.00
per year
$125,000 - $170,000 /year USD
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
Perks
• Variety of other discounts
Additional Information
NBC News is a division of the NBCUniversal News Group, which is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. It provides news coverage across various platforms, including television, digital, and radio, and is known for its commitment to delivering accurate and timely news to its audience.
