Line Producer, NBC News NOW - Flexible, Multi-Show Role
Core
Orchestrates live news broadcasts and manages control room operations for multiple NBC News NOW shows, ensuring seamless execution of rundowns during breaking news and daily programming.
Role type
Line Producer (Live News)
Builds
Live news blocks, daily programming, and breaking news segments for NBC News NOW
Domain
Broadcast news and live television production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> live broadcast execution
Required skills
Rundown building, live control room management, editorial judgment, script copy editing, story pitching, real-time copy generation, visual storytelling, breaking news handling
Preferred skills
Control room instincts, visual creativity, collaborative teamwork, adaptability to fast-paced environments
Technologies
Broadcast control systems, live streaming platforms, video editing tools
Responsibilities
Build and execute daily rundowns for multiple shows, lead control room during live broadcasts, collaborate with show directors on blocking and timing, approve and edit scripts, pitch news stories and segment ideas, write headlines and scroll graphics, generate real-time copy during breaking news
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years broadcast experience, 1+ year as Line Producer)