Senior Producer, Morning News NOW

We’re looking for a Senior Producer for an overnight shift on a dynamic morning show who thrives in live news, leads with clarity in the control room, and elevates every segment with sharp editorial judgment and strong production instincts. This is a hands-on leadership role — guiding a team of Segment Producers, Associate Producers, and Production Assistants while partnering closely with the Executive Producer and Anchors to shape daily coverage.

If you’re energized by building a show from the ground up, confident making high-stakes decisions under pressure, and committed to mentoring journalists, this is an opportunity to have real impact every day.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer and Anchors to shape the daily editorial vision and build smart, urgent shows finding the best and freshest possible angles
• Oversee and elevate scripts, intros, teases, and banners to ensure clarity, authority, and consistency
• Guide Segment Producers, ensuring segments are visually strong and editorially sharp
• Play a key leadership role in the control room during live broadcasts, especially during breaking news
• Ensure all scripts, graphics, and video meet NBC News standards for accuracy, fairness, and tone
• Collaborate with colleagues across NBC to leverage reporting, bureaus, and enterprise coverage
• Submit ideas for story coverage, guests and correspondents on stories breaking overnight
• Spot and execute on high potential stories
• Fill in for Executive Producer as needed
• Oversee the long-term and day to day staffing schedule & assignments to make sure the team’s resources are being effectively used
• Help troubleshoot technical problems in real time
• Oversee the production, writing, and editing of occasional tape spots
• Mentor and develop junior producers, fostering a culture of excellent journalism, dynamic producing, collaboration, and accountability

• 6+ years of experience in broadcast, cable, or streaming news. Morning TV experience a plus.
• At least 2+ years in a leadership role on a live daily news program
• Fact-check under pressure, ensure strict adherence to journalistic standards, and handle copyright or legal & standards issues
• Demonstrated experience leading in or closely alongside a live control room
• Excellent and efficient writing, editing, and copy-editing skills
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to make decisions quickly under pressure
• Proven ability to manage multiple segments and priorities simultaneously
• Confident, calm leader who communicates clearly in a breaking news situation in person and via Slack
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Must be willing and able to work in person Monday–Friday at 30 Rock

Desired Characteristics:

• A journalist first, with deep knowledge of national and breaking news
• Strong visual sensibility and commitment to elevated production values
• Experience editing video in Avid and/or Premiere
• Willing and able to mentor and grow junior members of the team
• A positive and infectious attitude
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• A demonstrated commitment to building a long-term career in journalism

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from NBCUniversal’s 30 Rockefeller Plaza office in New York, NY, five days per week. This is an overnight shift that starts at 1am

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: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus eligible)

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].