Senior Video Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Join the primetime team behind Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News NOW. We’re looking for a newsroom leader with exceptional producing skills and sharp editorial judgment to drive high‘'quality, day‘'of‘'air package production under intense deadlines.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You’ll guide a team of producers, associate producers, and production assistants in building fast-paced, visually compelling pieces and segments. You’ll help them navigate production from pitch through edit.

Responsibilities
• Identify, vet, and shape timely, compelling stories that can turn fast for same‘'day air.
• Lead a team of Producers, Associate Producers, and Production Assistants–providing clear direction, hands‘'on edit guidance, and steady leadership when news is breaking
• Surface the strongest elements for each story–if it pops, you find it and secure it
• Elevate scripts through smart rewrites and thoughtful structure
• Troubleshoot last‘'minute edit issues and keep packages moving to air
• Set the editorial approach and clearly communicate how each piece should come together
• Coordinate closely with reporters and producers across NBC News platforms
• Mentor early‘'career staff on writing, editing, and news judgment to help them grow
• Pinpoint the right angles for reporter assignments
• Jump into the control room as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 6 years of experience in live television news
• Advanced proficiency in Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro
• Outstanding writing and script‘'editing skills
• Strong editorial judgment and proven ability to make calls under pressure
• Deep understanding of visual storytelling and segment production
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience leading and mentoring teams across varying levels of experience
• Ability to successfully work in a highly collaborative team-oriented environment
• Willingness to work on‘'site in New York, NY

Desired Qualifications
• Experience managing talent and working closely with anchors and correspondents.
• Strong grasp of the streaming and digital news space
• Solutions-focused mindset with the ability to pivot quickly when the news changes.
• Creative thinker with a passion for finding new ways to elevate storytelling and viewer engagement.
• Collaborative leader who inspires, communicates clearly, and sets high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.