NBCUniversal is hiring: Producer TODAY with Jenna and Friends in New York

Job Description

As a Producer for TODAY with Jenna and Friends, you will be responsible for pitching, developing, and creating live and taped segments for a live, daily broadcast. Our Producer should have an enthusiasm for pop culture and identifying, booking, and producing content for the hour including celebrity interviews, human interest stories, lifestyle content, and games. This person will work directly with the Senior Producers, APs, and Researchers to bring segments to fruition, delivering top-quality content while maintaining journalistic and corporate standards.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch, produce and write original content, primarily for broadcast, including researching, conducting interviews, writing scripts, field producing, shooting, as well as editing/working with editors.
• Create content that is original and engaging.
• Work with Standards & Legal Team to ensure editorial standards of all segments.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ editorial experience working in network news and talk show production.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience in broadcast production.
• Must be able to pitch, develop, and execute original and creative ideas.
• Strong journalistic writing and research skills, as well as editorial judgment.
• Must have experience producing games and pop culture segments.
• Strong interview skills is a must.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends -- often with short notice.
• Willing and able to work in NYC.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with a live audience a plus.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in pop culture, news, lifestyle trends, and social media trends.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• A self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and experience in bringing original ideas for games and special celebrity moments to life.
• Knowledge of News Policies and Guidelines and Practices.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $90,000 - $120,000.

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 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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