Producer

NBCUniversal•Dallas, TX

9d•$95,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

NBC News is seeking a seasoned, driven Producer to support newsgathering, storytelling, and live production across its platforms. Working closely with a Correspondent and production teams, the Producer pitches, develops, reports, and executes journalism ranging from breaking news and national coverage to in-depth features and investigative reporting. The role calls for strong editorial judgment, writing and research skills, composure under pressure, and the ability to work in the field, on location, and in the control room. The Producer delivers live and taped segments and creates stories for morning television, evening newscasts, streaming, and other platforms. Shooting and editing skills, along with an understanding of social media and vertical video, are advantageous. This is a fully remote position based in Dallas, Texas, and reports to Miami bureau leadership. The role requires frequent domestic and international travel, including travel at short notice and potentially extended time on the road. The Producer must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime with short notice. The position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other perks. The 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.
Knowledge of U.S. politics, current events, pop culture, and lifestyle trends.
Experience shooting with a 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, both 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 is a plus.
A sense of what performs well on social media and in vertical video formats.
Strong storytelling skills and creativity in pitching original ideas.
Experience working with live programming.
Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage breaking news situations.
Self-starting approach, strong organization, and multitasking skills.
Knowledge of NBC News Policies, Guidelines, and Practices.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Correspondent and show teams to develop, report, and deliver compelling, visually strong 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, in-depth research, and source interviews.
Secure guest bookings, conduct pre-interviews, and prepare talking points.
Travel at short 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 on video packages, graphics, and sound to ensure high-quality content.
Partner with Standards & Legal to ensure content complies with editorial and corporate guidelines.
Maintain communication among the Correspondent, senior leadership, assignment desk, and production teams.
Contribute ideas for news-of-the-day coverage, lifestyle features, celebrity interviews, and human-interest stories.