Senior Producer, NBC News Specials (Weekend Prime and Overnights)
Company websitenbcuniversal.com (NBCUniversal, opens in new tab)
Base salary $125K to $170K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in New York, NY
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- LocationNew York, NY
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (52 min ago) · observed since
About this job
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 www.nbcuniversal.com 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 NBC News Breaking News Specials team seeks a seasoned Senior Producer to drive our weekend prime and overnight breaking news coverage and contribute to Early Today. You will lead editorial and operational execution when news breaks, ensuring broadcasts are fast, accurate, and compelling.
Responsibilities:
- Lead live breaking-news coverage during major events
- Coordinate with control-room staff, on-air talent, and field reporters
- Make split-second editorial decisions that uphold accuracy and clarity
- Serve as the primary editorial lead for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday prime and overnights
- Contribute to Early Today as needed
- Mentor and guide the weekend prime and overnight editorial team
- Collaborate with the Specials team on event planning and execution
- Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality
- Produce live cut-ins, special segments, and additional content as needed for NBC Network and NBC News Now
Qualifications
- At least 6 years in broadcast or cable news production, including 3 years on breaking news or live event teams
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom experience
- Proven track record of rapid, accurate editorial judgment under deadline pressure
- Expertise in control room operations from rundown creation through final sign-off
- Proficiency with automated control room systems and rundown tools –– or clear aptitude to learn them quickly
- Flexibility to work overnights, weekends, and be on call for urgent breaking events
- Willingness and ability to work in person at 30 Rock five nights a week
Desired Characteristics:
- Steady under pressure: A composed and decisive leader who excels in fast-paced, high-stakes breaking news situations
- Clear communicator: Articulates direction with clarity and confidence –– both in writing and during live broadcasts
- Collaborative mentor: Invested in nurturing emerging talent and fostering a culture of growth and teamwork
- Editorial excellence: Brings sharp editorial judgment and can guide a team through fast-moving, unpredictable live events
Additional Requirements:
- 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: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus 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 [email protected].
Source: NBCUniversal on SmartRecruiters · View original posting (opens in new tab)
How this pay compares
Base floor $125,000, above 33% of the 112 Communications & Media roles in New York on this site; the other 67% list the same floor or a higher one. The employer's range is $45,000 wide, 36% of the floor. Observed open for 11 days so far (since Oct 27, 2026).
Pay in context
Among 112 Communications & Media roles in New York listed on this site, the median base floor is $135,000 and the middle half runs from $115,000 to $161,250. This role's floor ($125,000) is above 33% of them; 3 others list the same floor.
Base floors of 112 Communications & Media roles in New York
Table
| Floor band | Share | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 33.9% | 38 |
| $125K to $150K | 31.2% | 35 |
| $150K to $175K | 14.3% | 16 |
| $175K to $200K | 10.7% | 12 |
| $200K to $225K | 7.1% | 8 |
| $225K to $250K | 0.9% | 1 |
| $250K to $275K | 1.8% | 2 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Base floor distribution of the cohort
- Formula
- count of cohort postings in each $25K band of published base floor / postings in the cohort
- Denominator
- 112 open postings with this job family in New York
- Sample size
- 112
- Hidden when
- needs at least 30 postings in the cohort
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
State against nationwide
Median base floor in New York vs nationwide
Table
| Value | postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communications & Media, New York | $135K | 112 |
| Communications & Media, all states | $136K | 601 |
| This job's base floor (marked) | $125K |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Median floor, state vs nationwide
- Formula
- median published base floor of each cohort
- Denominator
- open postings of this job family
- Sample size
- 112 in New York; 601 nationwide
- Hidden when
- needs at least 30 postings in both cohorts
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- 2026-11-08
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
How NBCUniversal pays
20 of NBCUniversal's 63 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 40 list a lower one. Across them the median floor is $110,000; the middle half runs from $110,000 to $130,000.
Base floors of NBCUniversal's 63 live roles
Table
| Floor band | Share | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| $100K to $125K | 63.5% | 40 |
| $125K to $150K | 23.8% | 15 |
| $150K to $175K | 3.2% | 2 |
| $175K to $200K | 7.9% | 5 |
| $200K to $225K | 1.6% | 1 |
How this is calculated
- Statistic
- Employer base floor distribution
- Formula
- count of the employer's open roles in each $25K band of published base floor / its open roles
- Denominator
- 63 open public roles at this employer
- Sample size
- 63
- Hidden when
- needs at least 5 roles
- Calculation version
- jobpage-analysis-v1
- Data as of
- current
- Employer set
- Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more
Similar pay elsewhere
Other employers' Communications & Media roles in New York with the nearest published base floor to $125,000, one per employer.
- Senior Content Producer (On-site, NYC) MATTE PROJECTS · base floor $125,000
- Multi-Asset Investing (BXMA) - Client Investment Strategy - BXHF - Associate/Vice President Blackstone · base floor $125,000
- Chief Global Fashion Correspondent Condé Nast · base floor $125,000
- Sr Consumer Communications Manager LinkedIn · base floor $126,000
- Global Process Engineering Authority – Press Cure Stator Bar Manufacturing GE Vernova · base floor $122,600
This listingSenior Producer, NBC News Specials (Weekend Prime and Overnights)$125K to $170K
Senior Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships$125K to $155K
Sr Mechanical Engineer$125K to $155K
Data Architect (Microsoft Fabric)$120K to $140K
Sr. Product Manager, Enterprise AI Solutions$130K to $170K
Director, Internal Comms & Team Member Experience$120K to $150K
Sr Manager, Sourcing Post-Production & Marketing$120K to $135K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Producer, NBC News Specials (Weekend Prime and Overnights) (this listing) | $125K - $170K |
| Senior Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships | $125K - $155K |
| Sr Mechanical Engineer | $125K - $155K |
| Data Architect (Microsoft Fabric) | $120K - $140K |
| Sr. Product Manager, Enterprise AI Solutions | $130K - $170K |
| Director, Internal Comms & Team Member Experience | $120K - $150K |
| Sr Manager, Sourcing Post-Production & Marketing | $120K - $135K |
Observed changes
No changes to the pay or listing since we first observed this role on Oct 27, 2026 (11 days ago).
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-26
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: New York, NEW YORK, United States
Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000 (bonus eligible)
- Method
- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
- Checked
- Rule set
- us-base-v2
The pay passage appears in the employer's own job text. Fixed, deterministic rules located it, and the passage below was checked against the stored copy of the posting.
What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.