What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Producer, MSNBC position at MSNBC?
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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The MSNBC Field Producer must be a creative and resourceful storyteller with a proven track record of producing compelling breaking and enterprise news coverage. This role requires working closely with other producers and reporters to pitch, develop, and produce impactful stories across all broadcast and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on distinctive visual storytelling. Candidates will be expected to work a variety of shifts and may need to travel on short notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Producers in Washington will work across key teams including White House, Congress, National Security, Legal Affairs and Polling.
Key Responsibilities
Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
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.
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The MSNBC Field Producer must be a creative and resourceful storyteller with a proven track record of producing compelling breaking and enterprise news coverage. This role requires working closely with other producers and reporters to pitch, develop, and produce impactful stories across all broadcast and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on distinctive visual storytelling. Candidates will be expected to work a variety of shifts and may need to travel on short notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Producers in Washington will work across key teams including White House, Congress, National Security, Legal Affairs and Polling.
Key Responsibilities
- Pitch, develop, and execute compelling enterprise and day-of news stories for television and digital platforms
- Produce live segments from the field, studio, or remote locations, managing all aspects from concept through delivery
- Write and vet scripts, oversee reporter packages, and contribute companion digital stories
- Conduct in-person and remote interviews; research, approve, and create graphics and other postproduction elements
- Coordinate on-site coverage of breaking news and live events, managing logistics, editorial direction, and crew operations
- Secure locations, clearances, and interviews while maintaining ethical standards and journalistic integrity
- Edit video content from field footage, agency feeds, and affiliates for use across platforms
- Provide real-time updates to newsroom teams and troubleshoot technical issues as needed
- Operate flexibly, including supporting the Assignment Desk when required
- Thrive under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments, ensuring smooth execution in the field and alignment with network standards
- Support other editorial projects and Newsgathering growth initiatives in a start-up environment.
- Minimum five years’ experience in a major television news organization.
- Experience producing live segments, both in the field or in the studio or from remote network locations
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Position requires outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organization skills, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic, as well as commitment to accuracy and integrity in news coverage
- Strong knowledge of newsgathering, including multiple transmission formats and social media.
- Continuously develop and maintain sources that result in original reporting and sourcing
- Must have flexibility and ability to work long and varied schedules and travel when needed
- Proficient in shooting reporters in the field using a range of camera technologies, including DSLR/mirrorless systems, and mobile newsgathering tools such as smartphones and LiveU or Dejero units
Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
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.
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
