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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

NBC News NOW Morning is seeking a Segment Producer who thrives in a breaking news, fast-paced and deadline driven environment. We're looking for segment producers with experience working in LIVE news programming who can produce stories that are visually compelling/impactful and can work well with a team to make it happen. This position is represented by the News Guild – NY CWA.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Produce live segments for live morning show, including writing sharp questions and identifying the strongest possible elements
Pitch the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas for day-of and future segments
Multi-task and juggle producing multiple stories for regular and breaking-news programming
Mine and edit the best video and sound for assigned stories
Quality check all video content
Keep senior producers and the EP up to date with daily news development of assigned stories

Qualifications

You've been working in broadcast, digital or cable news for 5+ years – preferably working on live daily shows or in and around a control room. You have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience. Willingness and ability to work overnight/early morning hours. Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

Desired Qualifications:

You've got thorough knowledge of current events
Excellent editorial judgment and writing skills
You've got big ideas and the journalistic writing and research skills to bring them to life
You're familiar with iNEWS, can search and edit footage and cut your own VOs and SOTs
When the news cycle calls you answer, even on weekends or late nights or after you've already put in a long day
You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short

Additional Requirements:

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence. This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and additional discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range:

$93,000 - $110,000

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, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

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