Senior Producer, NBC News NOW (10a–12p Live Show)

NBC News NOW is launching a new live two-hour show airing 10a–noon, and we’re looking for a strong editorial leader to help define its voice, pace, and ambition from day one. We’re looking for a Senior Producer who thrives in live news, leads with clarity in the control room, and elevates every segment with sharp editorial judgment and strong production instincts. This is a hands-on leadership role — guiding a team of Segment Producers, Associate Producers, and Production Assistants while partnering closely with the Executive Producer and Anchors to shape daily coverage. If you’re energized by building a show from the ground up, confident making high-stakes decisions under pressure, and committed to mentoring journalists, this is an opportunity to have real impact at launch. What You’ll Do: Partner with the Executive Producer and Anchors to shape the daily editorial vision and build smart, urgent rundowns Lead the team through daily editorial meetings, refining pitches and identifying the strongest angles for coverage Oversee and elevate scripts, intros, teases, and banners to ensure clarity, authority, and consistency Guide Segment Producers from pitch to air, ensuring segments are visually strong and editorially sharp Play a key leadership role in the control room during live broadcasts, especially during breaking news Ensure all scripts, graphics, and video meet NBC News standards for accuracy, fairness, and tone Collaborate with colleagues across NBC to leverage reporting, bureaus, and enterprise coverage Fill in for Executive Producer as needed Mentor and develop junior producers, fostering a culture of excellent journalism, dynamic producing, collaboration and accountability