NBC Universal is hiring : Line Producer, Breaking News Specials & Weekend - NBC N

Overview

The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking a skilled Line Producer to help lead the control room during breaking news coverage and support Specials / Nightly News. You'll work closely with the Senior Producer to ensure all production elements are in place for seamless live broadcasts during major news events.

Responsibilities

Build and manage rundowns, ensuring all segments, graphics, and video elements are ready for air

Help coordinate field teams, booking and live remotes during major breaking news

Serve as a primary editorial / control room contact during weekend days

Collaborate with Senior Producers and the Specials team to anticipate resources needed for major-event coverage

Troubleshoot technical or logistical issues in real time to minimize on-air disruptions

Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality

Produce live cut-ins, special segments, and additional content as needed

Must be willing to backfill Weekend Overnight Breaking News Senior Producer approx. 4-6 weeks a year, as lead editorial watch for breaking news between Nightly and Today

Qualifications

3+ years of line producing or coordinating live broadcast news programming

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts under tight deadlines

Excellent communication skills for collaborating with across editorial, technical, and talent teams under tight deadline

Expertise in control-room operations from rundown creation through final sign-off

Excellent editorial judgment with knowledge of NBC News Standards

Proficiency with automated control-room systems and rundown tools-or clear aptitude to learn them quickly

Flexibility for overnight and weekend schedules, including holidays with on-call availability for unplanned breaking-news shifts

Must be willing and able to work in person at 30 Rock Friday thru Tuesday

Desired Characteristics

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage complex logistics in a live-news environment

Resourceful problem-solver who stays calm under pressure

Strong communicator who can coordinate across diverse production units

Collaborative team player dedicated to supporting editorial excellence

Additional Requirements

Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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 : $110,000 - $125,000

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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