Producer/Editor, Nightly News: Kids Edition

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

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.
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The company reserves the right to change the in office requirement at any time.

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.
• A demonstrated ability to connect with younger audiences.
• You’re a journalist who believes accuracy and empathy are equally important.
• You can break down complex news stories in a way that helps kids – and parents – make sense of the world.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed