Newscast Producer

This is a Full Time Job

NBC4 is seeking a Platform Manager (Newscast Producer) who will be responsible for producing newscasts, breaking news and special events across all the station’s linear and online platforms.

We are looking for a rockstar producer who is full of ideas and creativity who can take a show or a project from pitch to production. Do you love breaking news, digging deeper into the big story and writing compelling teases? If so, we are looking for you!
• Maintain editorial standards aligned with the “4 You” brand (fairness, accuracy, balance) including playing an active role in the editorial process
• Produce assigned daily newscasts, breaking news, and special projects across linear and digital platforms
• Lead creative production and writing, including compelling teases and headline-driven storytelling
• Partner with content producers to select, shape, and sequence the most relevant stories
• Collaborate with anchors, directors, and the production team to deliver smooth, seamless newscasts
• Coordinate with Daypart and Platform Managers to ensure complete local coverage across platforms
• Work with the digital team to integrate social/mobile content and advocate for station digital platforms
• Write, produce, desktop edit, and gather content as needed across platforms
• Coach, mentor, and help support a pool of content producers as needed
• Produce content for special projects assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing a high-quality, daily newscast under tight deadlines in a major market
• Must be willing and able to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts as assigned and when necessary to meet operational demands
• Strong experience with writing, producing, and desktop editing including systems like Dalet and Adobe Premiere
• Proficiency in newsroom production software and broadcast technology

Eligibility Requirements
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/cover letter through the link below to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA

Desired Characteristics
• Strong news judgment and connection to local communities with preferred Los Angeles market experience
• Innovative and quick to learn new tools and technology
• Fast, accurate producer who thrives on deadline
• Highly organized self-starter with strong time management, attention to detail, and prioritization
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong research, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Calm leader in a crisis or breaking news

Additional Requirements:

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