Segment Producer, Hallie Jackson NOW at NBCUniversal

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Live News Programming, Editorial Copy, Research, Writing, Current Events, Editorial Judgment, Team Collaboration, iNEWS

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 NBC News NOW is seeking a talented segment producer who thrives in a breaking news, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment for Hallie Jackson NOW – the kickoff to News NOW’s primetime programming. We’re looking for a segment producer with experience working in LIVE news programming who can produce stories that are visually compelling/impactful and can work well with a team to make it happen. The ideal candidate is comfortable with turning segments quickly and accurately in a fast-changing, breaking news environment. Additionally, this segment producer should have a passion for compelling topics, making *any story more interesting and enjoy telling those stories in a conversational way. This position is represented by the News Guild-CWA NY. Responsibilities: Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy. Produce LIVE segments, including writing sharp questions and identifying the strongest possible elements. Pitch the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas for day-of and future segments. Multi-task and juggle producing multiple stories for regular and breaking-news programming. Quality check all video content. Keep senior producers and the EP up to date with daily news development of assigned stories. Qualifications You’ve been working in broadcast, streaming or cable news for 5+ years – preferably working on live daily shows or in and around a control room. Excellent writing skills. You’ve got thorough knowledge of current events. Excellent editorial judgment. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where news is breaking, rundowns are changing and deadlines are tight. You thrive in a team environment where collaboration is key. You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience. You are willing to work in New York, New York. Desired Characteristics: You’ve got big ideas and the journalistic writing and research skills to bring them to life. You’re familiar with iNEWS. You live for the moments when news is breaking and time to air is short. 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: $93,000 - $110,000 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 segment producer will research, write, and produce editorial copy quickly and accurately while producing live segments. They will pitch relevant ideas for segments and manage multiple stories in a fast-paced environment.