Live Producer, NBC News Specials (Prime)

The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking a skilled Live Producer to help lead the control room during breaking news coverage and support special coverage. You’ll work closely with the Senior Producer to ensure all production elements are in place for seamless live broadcasts during planned and unplanned major news events. Responsibilities: Build and manage rundowns, ensuring all segments, graphics, and video elements are ready for air Help coordinate field teams/reporters, bookings and live remotes during major breaking news Collaborate with Senior Producers and the Specials team to anticipate resources needed for planned major event coverage Troubleshoot technical or logistical issues in real time to minimize on-air disruptions Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality Produce live breaking cut-ins, special segments/programs, and additional content as needed Must be willing to backfill Overnight team approx. 4-6 weeks a year, as lead editorial watch for breaking news between Nightly and Today