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

NBCUniversal News Group is seeking a Senior Producer to lead, manage, and evolve a talent development program designed to support the growth, readiness, and excellence of our reporters, correspondents and anchors across all platforms. This includes skill advancement in writing, live reporting, breaking news, script tracking, studio presentation, and digital journalism.

The ideal candidate is someone who has produced first-rate journalism both in the field and in the studio, with a proven record of strong editorial judgment and production excellence.

This role will partner across NBCU News Group, including our Owned and Operated Stations; partner with NBCU Academy to design training modules that help grow and develop best in class on-air teams.  This person would also partner closely with editorial and talent leadership to ensure our on-air teams continue get feedback, career pathing discussions and learning opportunities to deliver the highest standards of journalism.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the day-to-day management of the On-Air Talent Development.Design, plan, and maintain an annual curriculum of Master Class modules, including script writing, live shot performance, studio delivery, reporting craft and digital writing. Parlay into NBCU Academy platform with Academy team.Build a partnership with our local owned and operated stations to find consistent approaches to on-air talent development.Partner with News Group leadership to ensure learning opportunities and training align with editorial priorities and newsroom standards.Co-create training content, resources, and development tools for talent of all levels and experience in collaboration with NBCU Academy.Organize targeted coaching, including writing mentors, voice training and live-shot simulations.Collaborate with editorial (on air and digital) teams, bureau and show producers, Human Resources, standards & practices.Build strong relationships with newsroom leaders across platforms.

Qualifications15+ years of experience in a newsroom, production, editorial leadership, or equivalent role producing journalism at the highest level.Proven success as a Senior Producer in both studio and field environments, with demonstrated excellence in working with talent on live, taped, breaking news, and feature reporting.A strong reputation for editorial excellence, production craft, and the ability to elevate on-air talent.Deep expertise in news writing, editorial decision-making, production value, and on-air craft.Strong understanding of live news, breaking news workflows, and field/studio operations.Experience giving nuanced, constructive editorial feedback and coaching performance effectively.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience leading talent development, coaching initiatives, training programs, or newsroom development efforts.Strong project management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills.Highly collaborative approach and a deep commitment to journalistic excellence.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $230,000 - $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].