Producer/Editor, Nightly News: Kids Edition

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.

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.

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.