Producer

NBCUniversal•Dallas, TX

6d•$95,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

NBC News is seeking a seasoned, driven Producer to support newsgathering, storytelling, and live production across platforms. Working closely with a Correspondent and production teams, the Producer will pitch, develop, report, and execute journalism ranging from breaking news and national coverage to in-depth features and investigative reporting. The role calls for a creative journalist with sharp editorial judgment, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure in the field, on location, and in the control room. The Producer will deliver live and taped segments that meet NBC’s editorial standards and contribute storytelling for morning television, evening newscasts, and other formats. Shooting and editing skills, as well as an understanding of social media and vertical video, are advantageous. The position is fully remote and based in Dallas, TX, with the role reporting to Miami bureau leadership. Frequent domestic and international travel is required, potentially at a moment’s notice, and the Producer must be prepared to remain on the road as long as coverage requires. The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime with short notice. The role is eligible for company-sponsored benefits. The stated yearly salary range is $95,000–$135,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of experience in network news, cable, or talk show production, including live and taped segments.
Strong journalistic writing, research, and editorial judgment skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. politics, current events, pop culture, and lifestyle trends.
Experience shooting with DSLR or iPhone and editing with Avid and/or Adobe Premiere.
Ability to use newsroom tools and technology such as Slack, NCX, and Latakoo.
Ability to work in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime with short notice.
Ability to travel frequently, domestically and internationally.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

Ability to shoot and edit video.
Understanding of social media performance and vertical video formats.
Strong storytelling ability and creativity in pitching original ideas.
Experience working with live programming.
Composure under pressure and comfort managing breaking news situations.
Self-starter with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of NBC News Policies, Guidelines, and Practices.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Correspondent and show teams to develop, report, and deliver visually compelling stories with clear narratives and well-researched journalism.
Pitch, field produce, write, and fact-check stories across NBC News linear and streaming platforms, including daily news, longform pieces, and cross-platform content.
Conduct original reporting, deep research, and source interviews.
Secure guest bookings, conduct pre-interviews, and prepare talking points.
Travel at a moment’s notice to cover stories and remain on the road as long as coverage requires.
Collaborate with control rooms, senior producers, and editorial teams to build rundowns, write intros, and produce live and taped segments.
Oversee field operations, including live shots, remote anchor setups, and breaking news coverage.
Track and manage the Correspondent’s schedule while working closely with them.
Work with editors to ensure high-quality video packages, graphics, and sound.
Partner with Standards & Legal to ensure content follows editorial and corporate guidelines.
Maintain communication among the Correspondent, senior leadership, assignment desk, and production teams.
Contribute ideas for news-of-day coverage, lifestyle features, celebrity interviews, and human-interest stories.