Executive Producer, Top Story With Tom Llamas

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Producer to lead our flagship primetime program. If you’re a visionary leader with a passion for live, video journalism, and a track record of editorial excellence, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll shape the direction of one of our most high-profile shows, collaborating with top-tier talent and overseeing the production from concept through to air. You’ll be a key decision-maker, combining strategic vision with a deep understanding of innovative production techniques.

What You’ll Bring:
• Creative Leadership: An ability to set the tone and elevate the show with fresh, compelling ideas.
• Editorial Expertise: Strong editorial judgment with a keen eye for story, pacing, and tone.
• Forward-Thinking Production Skills: Proven experience in driving innovation and managing high-caliber productions.
• Team Leadership: Excellent at building and leading diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and ensuring top performance.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment and are passionate about creating must-watch television, apply today to be part of something extraordinary.

Responsibilities:
• Define the daily editorial and production focus for a show that airs on both broadcast and streaming; have a deep understanding of both audiences
• Be a leader in the control room, bring your depth of experience to breaking news
• Collaborate with partners across NBC News to bring the very best of our reporting to air
• Lead a team of senior producers, producers, APs, and PAs all looking to you for guidance
• Elevate the show with creative production ideas and the ability to execute
• Make sure everything in your show adheres to NBC News Standards
• Use excellent editorial judgment to make quick decisions under pressure
• Give clear guidance and feedback to the team
• Collaborate and work closely with an experienced anchor team
• Copy edit and write as needed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Excellent editorial judgement
• Proven track record successfully leading a live news program with clear results
• Experience leading a control room
• Demonstrated track record as a calm leader under intense deadlines
• Ability to work the hours needed to get the show on the air and get the next day going
• You have big thoughts and the courage to voice them
• You are highly collaborative and enjoy working as a team
• You work with a diverse group of colleagues across business lines and levels – and enjoy it
• You have a strong eye for elevated production
• You have a Bachelors degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
• You are willing and able to work in person in New York, New York five days a week

Preferred Qualifications
• Leadership experience overseeing a team for at least 3-5 years
• Experience producing high-quality news programming
• Enjoys mentoring and leading a team of creators while unlocking their best work
• Creative in looking for new approaches, formats, and visual styles
• A sincere love and passion for journalism

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: $180,000 - $250,000 (bonus eligible)