VP, Programming, NBC News

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

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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, News gathering 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 News gathering 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 News gathering
• Oversee and manage futures planning in partnership with editorial leaders and news gathering
• 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

• 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…