VP, Programming, NBC News Now Job at Jobleads-US, New York, NY

  • Jobleads-US
  • New York, NY

Job Description

  • Compensation: USD 215,000 - USD 280,000 - yearly

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Vice President, Programming, NBC News NOW is responsible for leading the day-to-day editorial programming of NBC News NOW, executing the editorial vision, strategy and priorities set by the EVP, Editorial and Content. This leader will oversee a team of executive producers, ensure consistent editorial quality and programming across the service. The VP will play a critical role in strengthening collaboration across NBC News, maximizing editorial and production resources, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative newsroom culture.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure and maintain editorial, storytelling and brand consistency across NBC News Now
  • Determine and drive editorial priorities and programming across News Now in partnership with News Now Executive Producers, Specials, Newsgathering and editorial leads across NBC News
  • In partnership with editorial leaders across NBC News advance and break news in coverage of major, ongoing stories
  • Identify, plan and program for live, rolling coverage on big stories of the day
  • Leadandholdaccountableexecutiveproducersacrossthenetwork,ensuringthateditorialprioritiesareconsistentlyreflectedinindividualprogramsandacrossthefullprogrammingday.
  • Develop close relationships with show teams and Newsgathering to strengthen and streamline coverage plans and use of resources
  • Identify and foster areas of collaboration across News Now programming
  • Monitor breaking news and coordinate coverage needs with Specials and Newsgathering
  • Oversee and manage futures planning in partnership with editorial leaders and newsgathering
  • Coordinate with creative/production/operations teams on staff schedules, long-range initiatives, control rooms, graphics, and other technical and production considerations
  • Drive operational excellence across the business and make timely programming adjustments to 24-7 stream as news warrants
  • Develop and support an enterprising, inclusive, and collaborative culture

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience at a national news organization
  • 15+ years of experience as a newsroom leader overseeing significant editorial programming or 5+ years of executive producing live, breaking news content and a proven control room leader
  • Excellent editorial skill and judgement with deep experience managing investigative, complicated, sensitive, or nuanced reporting
  • Proven success in organizational, interpersonal skills and leadership skills and 5+ years managing teams and working closely with executive producers, correspondents, and anchors
  • Must be detail oriented and able to work under pressure and comfortable meeting multiple daily deadlines
  • History of acting in an entrepreneurial and proactive manner, and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous fast-paced, results orientated environment.
  • Ability to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends), ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to work under pressure, and during breaking news
  • Strong financial acumen and demonstrated ability to manage and maximize programming budget
  • Intellectual curiosity about and passion for both Breaking News and Innovative Storytelling
  • Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information in a discrete manner

Additional Job Requirements

  • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and be available during major breaking news events.
  • Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
  • Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $215,000 - $280,000(bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift

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