Producer/Editor, Nightly News: Kids Edition
About The Position
NBC News is seeking a creative and versatile Producer/Editor to help shape the next chapter of Nightly News: Kids Edition – the trusted, family-friendly newscast that explains the world to a new generation of viewers. This role is ideal for a journalist who can write, produce, shoot, and edit with both editorial rigor and a YouTube-native sensibility. The ideal candidate is as comfortable crafting a story about global events as they are packaging it for digital attention spans – with curiosity, clarity, and a tone that feels authentic to kids and their families. PLEASE NOTE: This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in broadcast, digital, or streaming news production.
- Strong writing, scripting, and headline skills tailored for both linear and digital audiences.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects and Photoshop a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to craft stories visually – strong sense of pacing, narrative arc, and tone.
- Ability to work collaboratively and thrive under deadline pressure.
- A demonstrated ability to connect with younger audiences.
Nice To Haves
- Experience producing content for YouTube or social-first platforms is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of NBC News editorial values and the Nightly News brand.
- You think like a teacher, write like a storyteller, and edit like a YouTuber.
Responsibilities
- Write, produce, shoot, and edit short-form news and feature segments for Nightly News: Kids Edition, optimized for YouTube and other digital platforms.
- Translate complex topics into clear, engaging stories that educate and inform without condescension.
- Collaborate with correspondents, editors, and animators to bring stories to life visually through graphics, sound design, and creative pacing.
- Pitch original story ideas and recurring segment concepts that reflect the editorial mission of Nightly – fact-based, trustworthy, and inspiring.
- Adapt the tone and structure of network reporting for a younger audience while maintaining the journalistic standards of NBC News.
- Stay current with YouTube trends, visual storytelling formats, and youth media consumption patterns to help the show evolve.
- Manage post-production workflows including scripting, editing, sound mixing, and thumbnail/title optimization for digital distribution.
- Ensure that every episode aligns with NBC News editorial guidelines and reflects the inclusive, trustworthy tone of Nightly News with Tom Llamas.
Benefits
- Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months
- Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment
- Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
