Mid Level Lead Producer Jobs
Mid level lead producer jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, mentor junior team members, and drive production decisions with limited oversight. Roles are split across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Insurance, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, with employers like Amazon, USI Insurance Services, and Aon hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking a skilled Live Producer to help lead the control room during breaking news coverage and support special coverage. You’ll work closely with the Senior Producer to ensure all production elements are in place for seamless live broadcasts during planned and unplanned major news events.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage rundowns, ensuring all segments, graphics, and video elements are ready for air
- Help coordinate field teams/reporters, bookings and live remotes during major breaking news
- Collaborate with Senior Producers and the Specials team to anticipate resources needed for planned major event coverage
- Troubleshoot technical or logistical issues in real time to minimize on-air disruptions
- Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality
- Produce live breaking cut-ins, special segments/programs, and additional content as needed
- Must be willing to backfill Overnight team approx. 4-6 weeks a year, as lead editorial watch for breaking news between Nightly and Today
Qualifications
- 3+ years of line producing or coordinating live broadcast news programming
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with across editorial, technical, and talent teams under tight deadline
- Expertise in control-room operations from rundown creation through final sign-off
- Excellent editorial judgment with knowledge of NBC News Standards
- Proficiency with automated control-room systems and rundown tools—or clear aptitude to learn them quickly
- Flexibility for overnight and weekend schedules, including holidays with on-call availability for unplanned breaking news shifts
- Must be willing and able to work five days a week in person at 30 Rock, Monday-Friday 3pmET-11pmET
Desired Characteristics:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage complex logistics in a live-news environment
- Resourceful problem-solver who stays calm under pressure
- Strong communicator who can coordinate across diverse production units
- Collaborative team player dedicated to supporting editorial excellence
Additional Requirements:
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
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.
Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000
Additional Information
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
Company Description
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
The NBC News Breaking News Specials team is seeking a skilled Live Producer to help lead the control room during breaking news coverage and support special coverage. You’ll work closely with the Senior Producer to ensure all production elements are in place for seamless live broadcasts during planned and unplanned major news events.
Responsibilities:
- Build and manage rundowns, ensuring all segments, graphics, and video elements are ready for air
- Help coordinate field teams/reporters, bookings and live remotes during major breaking news
- Collaborate with Senior Producers and the Specials team to anticipate resources needed for planned major event coverage
- Troubleshoot technical or logistical issues in real time to minimize on-air disruptions
- Partner with technical, graphics, audio, and talent departments to maintain top-tier production quality
- Produce live breaking cut-ins, special segments/programs, and additional content as needed
- Must be willing to backfill Overnight team approx. 4-6 weeks a year, as lead editorial watch for breaking news between Nightly and Today
Qualifications
- 3+ years of line producing or coordinating live broadcast news programming
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple moving parts under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with across editorial, technical, and talent teams under tight deadline
- Expertise in control-room operations from rundown creation through final sign-off
- Excellent editorial judgment with knowledge of NBC News Standards
- Proficiency with automated control-room systems and rundown tools—or clear aptitude to learn them quickly
- Flexibility for overnight and weekend schedules, including holidays with on-call availability for unplanned breaking news shifts
- Must be willing and able to work five days a week in person at 30 Rock, Monday-Friday 3pmET-11pmET
Desired Characteristics:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage complex logistics in a live-news environment
- Resourceful problem-solver who stays calm under pressure
- Strong communicator who can coordinate across diverse production units
- Collaborative team player dedicated to supporting editorial excellence
Additional Requirements:
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
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.
Salary range: $110,000 - $125,000
Additional Information
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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
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Mid Level Lead Producer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead producer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you led production from kickoff through delivery, made scope or resource decisions, and coordinated across disciplines. Applications stand out when you show measurable outcomes, such as a product shipped on schedule or a team process you improved. Tailor your resume to reflect accountability rather than task completion, and lead your portfolio with work that demonstrates independent judgment.
Which companies hire mid level lead producers?
Companies hiring mid level lead producers right now include Amazon, USI Insurance Services, and Aon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from both established studios and growing product companies that need producers who can run a workstream without constant direction.
Are there remote mid level lead producer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and company. About 30% of mid level lead producer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broad adoption of distributed production workflows. Fully remote roles are more common in software, digital media, and content production, while game studios and film or television production companies tend to favor on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do I move up to a mid level lead producer role?
Moving into a mid level lead producer role takes a deliberate shift from executing tasks to owning outcomes. Build a record of leading at least one project or feature from start to finish, even in a junior capacity. Develop skills in scheduling, cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder communication. Taking initiative on process improvements, mentoring newer team members informally, and earning trust to make production calls without escalation are the clearest signals that someone is ready for the step up.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead producers?
Mid Level lead producer roles concentrate in Insurance, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the mid level because they run complex, multi-team projects that require producers who can manage scope and delivery independently rather than simply supporting a senior lead.