Senior Producer, Breaking News Specials (Weekends)

Location: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, United States; full-time onsite work is required at 30 Rock, Friday–Tuesday

Salary: $125,000–$170,000 yearly, bonus eligible

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, streaming, news, sports, and theme-park content through brands including NBC News, NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock.

What you will do

• Lead live breaking-news coverage during major events and serve as the primary editorial lead for Saturday and Sunday coverage.
• Coordinate control-room staff, on-air talent, field reporters, and production departments.
• Make rapid editorial decisions that maintain accuracy, clarity, and compelling broadcast execution.
• Plan and execute major-event coverage with the News Specials team.
• Produce live cut-ins, special segments, and additional news content as needed.
• Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent teams to maintain high production quality.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of broadcast or cable news production experience, including 3 years on breaking-news or live-event teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent newsroom experience.
• Proven rapid and accurate editorial judgment under deadline pressure.
• Expertise in control-room operations, from rundown creation through final sign-off.
• Proficiency with automated control-room systems and rundown tools, or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week at 30 Rock, Friday–Tuesday, including approximately five weekend backfill assignments per year.

Nice to have

• Experience with television writing, rundowns, graphics, video editing, banners, and other television production workflows.
• Experience leading teams through high-pressure live events of national importance.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional employee discounts and benefits.
• Inclusive workplace focused on creating content that reflects the communities it serves.

Hiring process

• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an hirify.global employee before a hiring decision.