Producer, Meet the Press at NBCUniversal

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Editorial Skills, Research Skills, Writing Skills, Field Production, Editing Skills, News Judgment, Public Policy Knowledge, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Creative Thinking, Deadline Management, Live Control Room Experience, Attention to Detail

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 "Meet the Press,” the longest-running television show in history, is seeking a Producer with exceptional editorial, edit-producing and research skills. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in covering politics, excellent writing abilities, and experience as a field producer. This role involves crafting provocative, compelling segments across "Meet the Press" platforms. Job Duties: Produce guest research and write questions for “Meet the Press” moderator Manage editing for the broadcast, acting as a liaison between editors, producers, show leaders and the control room and ensuring all show tape is delivered on time and in broadcast style Generate and pitch show ideas and program guests Field produce remote interviews, organizing crews and production elements Work with editors to cut long-form interviews, including Meet the Moment interviews, field interviews and day-of-air pre-tapes Edit show Open as needed and pitch sound elements Work with show leaders and Affiliate Marketing to promote the broadcast with early release bites and promos Generate booking ideas and assist in booking logistics Write compelling scripts for segment intros and teases Produce content for show website and social media platforms Oversee production and release of digital video elements Work closely with Executive Producer, Moderator, and Senior Broadcast Producer Effectively collaborate with show staff Qualifications At least 5 years of show production experience for a network or cable news operation Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Must be available to work Saturdays & Sundays as part of the regular weekly schedule and evenings and holidays as required Willing to work in Washington, D.C. Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Desired Characteristics: Strong news judgment and editorial skills Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated passion for politics and public policy Excellent writing and research skills Strong edit producing skills and demonstrated experience Creative, independent thinking skills Experience as a remote producer under deadline pressure Live control room experience Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong interpersonal & communication skills 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: $90,000 to $120,000 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 Producer will be responsible for producing guest research, writing questions for the moderator, and managing the editing process for the broadcast. This role also involves generating show ideas, field producing remote interviews, and overseeing digital content production.