NBC Universal
Vice President, MSNBC Operations & Creative Production
NBC Universal, New York, New York, us, 10261
Vice President, MSNBC Operations & Creative Production
Full-time Business Segment: MSNBC Compensation: USD 175,000 - USD 225,000 - yearly NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that creates world-class content and operates leading entertainment and news brands. The company has a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring employees have the opportunity to serve their communities, and strives to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver content reflecting the world. Position Summary: This leadership role, Vice President of MSNBC Operations & Creative Production, is critical to shaping the visual execution of news broadcasts, managing the directing staff, and collaborating cross-functionally to uphold the highest standards in live and taped news programming and live events. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor a team of directors responsible for daily live news broadcasts, breaking news, and special programming. Develop staffing plans, oversee scheduling, and ensure operational efficiency and quality control across all directed content. Foster a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, creativity, and accountability. Vision & Execution Define and implement the creative vision for studio blocking, shot composition, camera movement, and overall production aesthetic. Partner with Technical Operations to ensure flawless execution of studio production and integration of new technologies. Work closely with editorial leadership to align directing strategies with show priorities, tone, and narrative focus. Participate in editorial meetings to understand evolving news priorities and adapt directing strategies accordingly. Serve as a key liaison between production and editorial teams during breaking news, live events, and network specials. Creative & Art Direction Collaborate with the Art Department to ensure the creative direction of sets, graphics, lighting, and scenic design supports and enhances show formats and storytelling. Translate editorial needs into innovative, practical studio design solutions in partnership with creative teams. Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience in television news directing, with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role. Proven success managing directing teams in a live control room environment. Deep knowledge of production systems, camera blocking, studio operations, and newsroom workflows. Preferred Skills: Experience working with union crews and understanding of technical contract compliance. Familiarity with industry-leading production technologies. Strong creative instincts with the ability to translate editorial priorities into compelling visual storytelling. Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills. Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience). NBCUniversal offers company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. 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, you can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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Full-time Business Segment: MSNBC Compensation: USD 175,000 - USD 225,000 - yearly NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company that creates world-class content and operates leading entertainment and news brands. The company has a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring employees have the opportunity to serve their communities, and strives to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver content reflecting the world. Position Summary: This leadership role, Vice President of MSNBC Operations & Creative Production, is critical to shaping the visual execution of news broadcasts, managing the directing staff, and collaborating cross-functionally to uphold the highest standards in live and taped news programming and live events. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and mentor a team of directors responsible for daily live news broadcasts, breaking news, and special programming. Develop staffing plans, oversee scheduling, and ensure operational efficiency and quality control across all directed content. Foster a high-performance culture grounded in collaboration, creativity, and accountability. Vision & Execution Define and implement the creative vision for studio blocking, shot composition, camera movement, and overall production aesthetic. Partner with Technical Operations to ensure flawless execution of studio production and integration of new technologies. Work closely with editorial leadership to align directing strategies with show priorities, tone, and narrative focus. Participate in editorial meetings to understand evolving news priorities and adapt directing strategies accordingly. Serve as a key liaison between production and editorial teams during breaking news, live events, and network specials. Creative & Art Direction Collaborate with the Art Department to ensure the creative direction of sets, graphics, lighting, and scenic design supports and enhances show formats and storytelling. Translate editorial needs into innovative, practical studio design solutions in partnership with creative teams. Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience in television news directing, with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role. Proven success managing directing teams in a live control room environment. Deep knowledge of production systems, camera blocking, studio operations, and newsroom workflows. Preferred Skills: Experience working with union crews and understanding of technical contract compliance. Familiarity with industry-leading production technologies. Strong creative instincts with the ability to translate editorial priorities into compelling visual storytelling. Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills. Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Bachelor’s degree in Media Production, Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent work experience). NBCUniversal offers company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. 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, you can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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