Weekend & Overnight News Lead Producer

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is seeking a seasoned Senior Producer for NBC News Specials to drive weekend prime and overnight breaking news coverage and contribute to Early Today. You will lead editorial and operational execution when news breaks, ensuring broadcasts are fast, accurate, and compelling.

The role requires coordinating with control-room staff, talent, and reporters, mentoring the weekend team, and collaborating with the Specials team on events. On-site at 30 Rock five nights a week.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in broadcast or cable news production, including breaking news or live events.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom experience.
• 3 years on breaking news or live event teams.
• Editorial judgment under deadlines with speed and accuracy.
• Experience with control room operations from rundown to sign-off.
• Familiarity with automated control room systems or quick aptitude to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with control-room staff, on-air talent, and field reporters.
• Make split-second editorial decisions that uphold accuracy and clarity.
• Serve as the primary editorial lead for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday prime and overnights.
• Contribute to Early Today as needed.
• Mentor and guide the weekend prime and overnight editorial team.
• Collaborate with the Specials team on event planning and execution.
• Produce live cut-ins, special segments, and additional content for NBC Network and NBC News Now.

Skills

Six years in broadcast news production

Editorial judgment under deadline

Control room operations

Automated control room systems

Overnights/weekends availability

On-site at 30 Rock

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom experience

Job description

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is seeking a seasoned Senior Producer for NBC News Specials to drive weekend prime and overnight breaking news coverage and contribute to Early Today. You will lead editorial and operational execution when news breaks, ensuring broadcasts are fast, accurate, and compelling.

The role requires coordinating with control-room staff, talent, and reporters, mentoring the weekend team, and collaborating with the Specials team on events. On-site at 30 Rock five nights a week.