Producer, Audio, NBC News Here's the Scoop Podcast

NBCUniversal•New York, NY

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Here’s the Scoop is NBC News’ daily audio and video podcast delivering sharp, fact‑based journalism on the stories shaping the news cycle. We are seeking a Producer to help execute the show’s daily episodes, contributing strong editorial judgment, clear audio storytelling, and reliable production execution under tight deadlines. This role is a hands‑on, editorial position responsible for producing assigned episodes or segments, working closely with the Supervising Producer, Executive Producer, host, and editors to deliver a high‑quality daily show that upholds NBC News’ editorial standards.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience in audio journalism, podcasting, or digital news production.
Strong editorial judgment and interest in daily news.
Experience writing and editing scripts for audio.
Familiarity with professional audio production tools and workflows (e.g., Descript, Riverside, Pro Tools or equivalent).
Ability to work under tight daily deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience working in a newsroom or standards‑driven editorial environment preferred.

Nice To Haves

Video production or video podcast experience is a plus.
Clear, concise writer with good news instincts.
Organized and reliable in deadline‑driven workflows.
Collaborative team member with strong communication skills.
Detail‑oriented and committed to accuracy and editorial integrity.

Responsibilities

Pitch and develop story ideas aligned with the daily news agenda.
Research topics, book guests, and identify relevant sound, video and sources.
Write and edit scripts and host copy for assigned episodes or segments.
Cut tape and assemble segments in collaboration with editors and engineers.
Help gather video elements for segments to provide to the editor.
Produce assigned episodes or segments from conception through publication.
Coordinate with hosts, editors, and engineers on taping schedules and delivery in audio and video.
Incorporate editorial, legal, and standards notes efficiently and accurately.
Ensure assigned episodes are delivered on deadline.
Follow NBC News editorial, legal, and standards guidelines at all stages of production.
Fact‑check scripts and audio for accuracy, sourcing, and attribution.
Flag potential standards or legal concerns to the Supervising Producer or show leadership.
Participate in daily editorial and production meetings.
Work closely with other producers and editors to ensure consistency in tone and approach.
Coordinate with internal partners as needed for bookings, promotion, or production support.
Track scripts, audio versions, and production assets for assigned episodes.
Support special coverage, breaking news, or multi‑episode series as needed.
Assist with onboarding or coverage during absences, when assigned.