We’re looking for a Senior Producer for an overnight shift on a dynamic morning show who thrives in live news, leads with clarity in the control room, and elevates every segment with sharp editorial judgment and strong production instincts. This is a hands-on leadership role — guiding a team of Segment Producers, Associate Producers, and Production Assistants while partnering closely with the Executive Producer and Anchors to shape daily coverage.If you’re energized by building a show from the ground up, confident making high-stakes decisions under pressure, and committed to mentoring journalists, this is an opportunity to have real impact every day.What You’ll Do:Partner with the Executive Producer, Senior Producer and Anchors to shape the daily editorial vision and build smart, urgent shows finding the best and freshest possible anglesOversee and elevate scripts, intros, teases, and banners to ensure clarity, authority, and consistencyGuide Segment Producers, ensuring segments are visually strong and editorially sharpPlay a key leadership role in the control room during live broadcasts, especially during breaking newsEnsure all scripts, graphics, and video meet NBC News standards for accuracy, fairness, and toneCollaborate with colleagues across NBC to leverage reporting, bureaus, and enterprise coverageSubmit ideas for story coverage, guests and correspondents on stories breaking overnightSpot and execute on high potential storiesFill in for Executive Producer as neededOversee the long-term and day to day staffing schedule & assignments to make sure the team’s resources are being effectively usedHelp troubleshoot technical problems in real timeOversee the production, writing, and editing of occasional tape spotsMentor and develop junior producers, fostering a culture of excellent journalism, dynamic producing, collaboration, and accountability
