Executive Producer, NBC News NOW Daily

Company Description

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Job Description

We are expanding and growing NBC News Now big time and fast.  Come join NBC News Daily, our rapidly growing national news broadcast – airing across streaming platforms and NBC affiliates coast-to-coast live in the afternoon. 

Get in touch if you’re a great Executive Producer ready to lead an incredible team of journalists.     

But hurry, we’ve got a lot to do.

• Define the daily editorial and production focus for a show that airs on both broadcast and streaming; have a deep understanding of both audiences
• Be a leader in the control room, bring your depth of experience to breaking news
• Collaborate with partners across NBC News to bring the very best of our reporting to air
• Lead a team of senior producers, producers, APs, and PAs all looking to you for guidance
• Elevate the show with creative production ideas and the ability to execute
• Make sure everything in your show adheres to NBC News Standards
• Use excellent editorial judgment to make quick decisions under pressure
• Give clear guidance and feedback to the team
• Collaborate and work closely with an experienced anchor team
• Copy edit and write as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Excellent editorial judgment
• Proven track record successfully leading a live news program with clear results
• Experience leading a control room   
• Demonstrated track record as a calm leader under intense deadlines
• Ability to work the hours needed to get the show on the air and get the next day going
• You have big thoughts and the courage to voice them
• You are highly collaborative and enjoy working as a team
• You work with a diverse group of colleagues across business lines and levels – and enjoy it
• You have a strong eye for elevated production
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• You are willing and able to work in person in New York, New York five days a week

Desired Characteristics:

• Leadership experience overseeing a team for at least 3-5 years  
• Experience producing high-quality news programming
• Enjoys mentoring and leading a team of creators while unlocking their best work 
• Creative in looking for new approaches, formats, and visual styles. 
• A sincere love and passion for journalism

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: $180,000 - $250,000, bonus eligible.

Additional Information

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