News Zone Producer

Job Description

The NY Duopoly, WNBC/WNJU, is looking for a producer who wants to help redefine how news is created, distributed, and consumed.

This is not a traditional newscast producer role. We’re looking for someone who loves news and wants to report it at the speed of the internet, on every platform.

The ideal candidate is creative, fast, digitally native, and comfortable operating without many of the traditional newsroom systems. This candidate should be equally comfortable producing live coverage, editing vertical video, creating social-first content, jumping on trends, and helping shape the future of our brand in real time.

Responsibilities

• Produce live and recorded streaming news content
• Create social-first news content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and emerging platforms
• Write, edit, clip, and publish content quickly and accurately
• Identify trending stories, formats, and opportunities in real time
• Edit video for multiple formats and platforms using desktop editing systems
• Collaborate with reporters, creators, and newsroom teams
• Ensure fast turnaround on breaking news, weather, and developing stories
• Balance speed with strong editorial standards and accuracy
• Experiment with new storytelling approaches and platform strategies

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 3 years of experience writing, producing, and using desktop editing systems
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience line-producing newscasts
• Experience editing content on desktop editing systems
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline pressure
• Strong ability to deliver news as it develops across current and future platforms
• Team-player mentality with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Desired Characteristics

• Strong situational awareness and editorial judgment for news and weather coverage
• Ability to react quickly to breaking news and rapidly changing stories
• Experience editing content using non-linear editing systems
• Strong strategic thinking, research, and organizational skills
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize assignments
• Experience producing and updating content on a streaming wheel
• Familiarity with streaming and digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and emerging platforms
• Deep understanding of social media trends, audience behavior, and platform-native storytelling
• Creative mindset with a passion for evolving how news is presented and consumed

Additional Requirements

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY
• Must be 18 years or older
• 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. Pay range - $70,000 - $100,000

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 [email protected].

Compensation: 70000 to 100000 (USD) (YEARLY)