Senior Producer - Breaking News, MSNBC

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

MSNBC is looking for a motivated Senior Producer who is looking to thrive in a breaking news situations and grow their careers by flexing multiple production skills regularly. We are expanding our breaking news team to cover the network when important stories unfold and develop in overnight hours. On nights when there is no breaking news coverage, this team will produce taped packages for Morning Joe. The team will also produce best of highlight shows from our primetime lineup for weekend playback and help our linear programs and the MSNBC brand grow in the digital space. 

In this role, you'll be working as a Senior Producer for an overnight team that oversees breaking news for the network, while also contributing to original content produced for Morning Joe and taped hours put together using content from various MSNBC shows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing line producer and production team for breaking news coverage during hours that MSNBC is in tape
• Driving editorial content during breaking news coverage
• Working under deadline pressure to vet material for air, including video, graphics and information for anchors
• Helping to manage control room during breaking news including making assignments for production staff clear
• Working with segment producers in creation of live segments
• Contributing to oversight of original news packages for Morning Joe
• Aiding in assembling taped hours compiled from existing MSNBC shows
• Delivering taped shows to master control
• Assisting social media team in monitoring and creating social media content
• Filling in for Executive Producer as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in live television (i.e. morning shows, cable shows, broadcast TV, etc.)
• Must have at least 3 years of control room experience 

Desired Qualifications:

• Control Room experience is a must, line-producing experience preferred
• Experience managing a team of producers and leading editorial discussions
• Experience editing scripts for time, accuracy and for more effective storytelling
• Exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television
• Strong writing and teasing skills.
• Knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
• Strong time management skills

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

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 o