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 is launching a new live two-hour show airing 10a–noon, and we’re looking for a bold, strategic Executive Producer to build and lead it from the ground up.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the editorial identity, production standard, and long-term growth of a live daily program at launch. The Executive Producer will shape the show’s voice, set the daily agenda, and lead a high-performing team to deliver the best of NBC News reporting to a growing streaming audience in an approachable, engaging way.
We’re looking for a newsroom leader with sharp editorial instincts, exceptional control room experience, and the ability to inspire a team to do its best work every day. If you thrive under deadline pressure, embrace breaking news, and understand how to balance speed with standards, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Define the daily editorial vision and long-term direction of the show
- Build smart, compelling rundowns that reflect the biggest stories of the day and anticipate what’s next
- Lead the control room during live broadcasts, especially during breaking news
- Set the tone for writing, pacing, and visual storytelling across every segment
- Collaborate with Anchor to ensure strong editorial alignment and on-air execution
- Partner with newsgathering teams, bureaus, and colleagues across NBC News to bring the best reporting to air
- Oversee and mentor Senior Producers, Segment Producers, Associate Producers, and Production Assistants
- Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity
- Drive innovation in format, storytelling, and audience engagement for a streaming-first environment
- Make decisive editorial calls under pressure and guide the team through fast-moving news cycles
Qualifications
- 10+ years of leadership experience in broadcast, cable, or streaming news
- Proven track record of leading a live daily news program
- Extensive control room leadership experience
- Exceptional editorial judgment and deep understanding of journalistic standards
- Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a large, diverse team
- Strong writing and copy-editing skills
- A strategic thinker with a clear editorial point of view
- Calm, confident decision-maker in high-pressure live environments
- Strong visual producer that elevates every program they touch
- Ability to work extended hours when news demands it
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Must be willing and able to work in person five days a week at 30 Rock
Desired Characteristics:
- Forward-thinking leader who embraces innovation in streaming and digital storytelling
- Collaborative across departments and skilled at building strong newsroom culture
- Committed to mentoring talent and developing the next generation of journalists
- Deep passion for public service 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 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: $170,000 - $250,000 (bonus eligible)
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 [email protected].
