Producer/Editor - Nightly News: Kids Edition

NBCUniversal

NBC News is seeking a creative and versatile Producer/Editor to help shape the next chapter of Nightly News: Kids Edition — the trusted, family-friendly newscast that explains the world to a new generation of viewers. This role is ideal for a journalist who can write, produce, shoot, and edit with both editorial rigor and a YouTube-native sensibility.

The ideal candidate is as comfortable crafting a story about global events as they are packaging it for digital attention spans — with curiosity, clarity, and a tone that feels authentic to kids and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Write, produce, shoot, and edit short-form news and feature segments for Nightly News: Kids Edition, optimized for YouTube and other digital platforms.
• Translate complex topics into clear, engaging stories that educate and inform without condescension.
• Collaborate with correspondents, editors, and animators to bring stories to life visually through graphics, sound design, and creative pacing.
• Pitch original story ideas and recurring segment concepts that reflect the editorial mission of Nightly — fact-based, trustworthy, and inspiring.
• Adapt the tone and structure of network reporting for a younger audience while maintaining the journalistic standards of NBC News.
• Stay current with YouTube trends, visual storytelling formats, and youth media consumption patterns to help the show evolve.
• Manage post-production workflows including scripting, editing, sound mixing, and thumbnail/title optimization for digital distribution.
• Ensure that every episode aligns with NBC News editorial guidelines and reflects the inclusive, trustworthy tone of Nightly News with Tom Llamas.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. 

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in broadcast, digital, or streaming news production.
• Strong writing, scripting, and headline skills tailored for both linear and digital audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro (After Effects and Photoshop a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to craft stories visually — strong sense of pacing, narrative arc, and tone.

Characteristics:

• Experience producing content for YouTube or social-first platforms is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of NBC News editorial values and the Nightly News brand.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive under deadline pressure.
• A demonstrated ability to connect with younger audiences.

The Right Candidate:

You’re a journalist who believes accuracy and empathy are equally important. You can break down complex news stories in a way that helps kids — and parents — make sense of the world. You think like a teacher, write like a storyteller, and edit like a YouTuber.

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000