VP, Programming, NBC News Now

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, Newsgathering 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

• Lead and hold accountable executive producers across the network, ensuring that editorial priorities are consistently reflected in individual programs and across the full programming day.

• Develop close relationships with show teams and Newsgathering 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 Newsgathering

• Oversee and manage futures planning in partnership with editorial leaders and newsgathering

• 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

• Maintain strong financial controllership