Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from NBC News
Job overview
The Director of Planning at MSNBC leads strategic planning and coordination for high-profile news and special event coverage, ensuring seamless execution across multiple teams and platforms.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading long-range event planning, coordinating editorial and production logistics, managing teams, overseeing budgets, handling risk and contingency planning, liaising with external parties, and conducting post-event reviews.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $180,000-$250,000, company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and various discounts and perks.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 10 years of experience in live news planning or large-scale broadcast event coordination, strong editorial judgment, organizational and budgeting skills, and the ability to work flexible hours; a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
Career development
The role offers growth opportunities as the company transitions to a new publicly traded entity, Versant, allowing involvement in shaping the company's future.
Work environment and culture
NBCUniversal champions an inclusive culture focused on community impact, employee development, and delivering diverse content in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Company information
NBCUniversal is a leading global media and entertainment company owning major networks and producing diverse content across film, TV, streaming, and theme parks; it is a Comcast subsidiary planning a spin-off of cable networks into Versant in 2025.
Team overview
The Director will lead a team of coordinators and field journalists, working cross-functionally with editorial, production, technical, digital, and field teams for event coverage.
Job location and travel
The position is based in New York, NY, requiring flexible hours including nights and weekends, with potential travel for remote event planning.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume/CV via www.nbcunicareers.com and may need to attend an in-person interview; candidates must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization and be willing to work flexible hours.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by its leadership in planning major political, cultural, and sporting events with complex logistics and cross-platform integration during a significant corporate transition.
Company overview
NBC News is a leading American news division of the broadcast television network NBC, owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. It generates revenue primarily through advertising, subscription fees, and licensing its content to other platforms. Founded in 1940, NBC News has a rich history of pioneering television journalism, including the launch of iconic programs like "Today" and "NBC Nightly News." The company is known for its comprehensive coverage of global and national news, investigative journalism, and digital media presence.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase extensive experience in live news planning, political event coverage, and large-scale broadcast coordination, emphasizing leadership roles in managing cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
Highlight your strategic planning skills for high-profile events, editorial coordination with senior staff, and logistical expertise including credentialing, satellite planning, and remote production management.
Apply through multiple platforms such as NBCUniversal's official careers site (www.nbcunicareers.com) and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Director - Planning role at MSNBC Newsgathering.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in NBC News' newsgathering and production divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on recent MSNBC event coverage or asking about challenges in coordinating large-scale live broadcasts.
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