Segment Producer, Hallie Jackson NOW

NBC News NOW is seeking a talented segment producer who thrives in a breaking news, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment for Hallie Jackson NOW – the kickoff to News NOW’s primetime programming. We’re looking for a segment producer with experience working in LIVE news programming who can produce stories that are visually compelling/impactful and can work well with a team to make it happen. The ideal candidate is comfortable with turning segments quickly and accurately in a fast-changing, breaking news environment. Additionally, this segment producer should have a passion for compelling topics, making *any story more interesting and enjoy telling those stories in a conversational way. This position is represented by the News Guild-CWA NY. Responsibilities: Research, write and produce strong editorial copy with speed and accuracy. Produce LIVE segments, including writing sharp questions and identifying the strongest possible elements. Pitch the most relevant, timely and compelling ideas for day-of and future segments. Multi-task and juggle producing multiple stories for regular and breaking-news programming. Quality check all video content. Keep senior producers and the EP up to date with daily news development of assigned stories.