Line Producer, Breaking News Specials (Weekend Overnights) & Early Today - at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Line Producing, Live Broadcast, Control Room Operations, Rundown Creation, Technical Troubleshooting, Logistics Coordination, Communication, Team Collaboration, Editorial Judgment, Production Quality, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Detail Orientation, Resourcefulness, Flexibility, Organizational Skills

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 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. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025. Job Description The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking a skilled Line Producer to help lead the control room during overnight breaking news coverage on weekends and support Early Today weekdays. 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 overnights 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 Mentor and guide Production Assistants and Associate Producers Qualifications 3+ years of line producing or coordinating live broadcast news programming Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Experience in control-room operations from rundown creation through final sign-off 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 Wednesday through Sunday overnights Desired Characteristics: Detail-oriented organizer who excels at logistics in a live-news environment A 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 Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts under tight deadlines Excellent editorial judgment with knowledge of NBC News Standards Additional Requirements: Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work 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: $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 [email protected].

Responsibilities

The Line Producer will lead the control room during overnight breaking news coverage and support Early Today on weekdays. Responsibilities include managing rundowns, coordinating field teams, and troubleshooting issues in real time.