Vice president operations creative production

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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary director to lead our studio directing team at a premier national cable television news network. This leadership role, Vice President of MSNBC Operations & Creative Production, is critical to shaping the visual execution of our 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

Leadership & Team Management

• 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.
  
  

Editorial Collaboration

• 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 (e.g., INEWS, Vizrt, Ross OverDrive, robotic camera systems).
• Strong creative instincts with the ability to translate editorial priorities into compelling visual storytelling.
• Strong design sensibility and an understanding of evolving news aesthetics and formats.
• 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).
  
  

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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 as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]