Senior Producer, Weekend Nightly News

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Producer with exceptional editorial judgment, strong control room leadership, and a deep commitment to journalistic excellence. This role requires a seasoned newsroom leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes news environment and can collaborate effectively across teams to deliver a compelling, dynamic broadcast. Responsibilities: Oversee and manage production teams, including producers, associate producers, and researchers, from story ideation to air Execute the program from the control room, directing correspondents in the field, finalizing pieces, and providing editorial support to the anchor and Executive Producer Develop, refine, and execute hard news and enterprise segments across broadcast and digital platforms Evaluate pitches and generate original story ideas that align with the Nightly News mission Supervise direct reports, providing mentorship and editorial guidance Ensure the highest standards of accuracy, storytelling, and production value are met in every segment Lead the control room as needed during breaking news specials, ensuring seamless execution under pressure Collaborate closely with the Executive Producer to maintain the program’s editorial vision and serve as a fill-in when needed Stay ahead of breaking news and adapt coverage strategies in real-time