CareerPlan

Senior Producer, NBC News Specials (Weekend Prime and Overnights)

New York, NEW YORK, usFull-time$125k–$170k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-12

Core

Lead editorial and operational execution for weekend prime and overnight breaking news coverage on NBC News.

Role type

Senior Producer (Broadcast News)

Builds

Live breaking-news broadcasts, special segments, and content for NBC Network and NBC News Now

Domain

Broadcast journalism / Live news production

Required skills

Editorial judgment, Control room operations, Rundown creation, Live broadcast management, Team mentorship, Rapid decision-making under pressure

Preferred skills

Automated control room systems proficiency, Event planning, Cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

Automated control room systems, Rundown tools

Responsibilities

Lead live breaking-news coverage during major events, Coordinate with control-room staff, on-air talent, and field reporters, Make split-second editorial decisions, Mentor and guide the weekend editorial team, Produce live cut-ins and special segments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC