Job Description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

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

• 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.
  
  

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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