Job Description

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 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.


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.


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.

OVERVIEW

MSNBC is seeking a highly motivated Field Producer to join its London Bureau. This role is central to MSNBC's international newsgathering operation, providing both editorial leadership and logistical coordination for coverage across the UK, Europe, and beyond.


The Field Producer will monitor international developments, pitch story ideas, and help shape MSNBC's global editorial agenda. This role also involves frequent travel to cover major international news events -- from political summits to natural disasters and breaking news -- supporting correspondents and crews in the field. This role will also work to support the New York Assignment Desk

Key Responsibilities:

Track and monitor international news developments daily to inform editorial priorities. Monitor breaking news across Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and Asia, during U.S. overnight hours. Coordinate news gathering logistics, including deployment of crews, booking live shots, and securing video and editorial elements for on-air and digital use. Proactively pitch story ideas and suggest guest and expert contacts to editorial teams in New York and beyond. Coordinate all elements of field production: securing locations, booking travel, arranging crews, and managing transmission. Travel to cover major international news events, often on short notice. Work closely with reporters, camera crews, and editors to ensure smooth execution of live shots, packages, and special reports. Write scripts, fact-check information, and ensure editorial accuracy under tight deadlines. Liaise with local fixers, translators, and officials to facilitate reporting in complex environments. Pitch and escalate urgent developments or noteworthy stories to the New York Desk in real-time. Maintain close communication with MSNBC producers in the U.S. to support seamless cross-bureau collaboration. Ensure adherence to journalistic and safety standards in all newsgathering activity. Deputise for the Director of International News as required. Monitor regional developments and maintain strong contacts across the UK and internationally in conjunction with the Director of International News. Will be a hybrid role producer and assignment editor

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, International Relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast or digital news, with at least 2 years in field production or international coverage. Strong editorial judgment and knowledge of international news, particularly in the UK and Europe. Proven ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, especially during breaking news. Experience organizing and executing logistics for remote newsgathering. Strong writing and scripting skills for broadcast formats. Familiarity with satellite trucks, portable transmission (e.g., LiveU, Starlink), and ENG field workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

Foreign language proficiency (especially European or Middle Eastern languages) is a plus. Previous experience working with U.S.-based media or covering news for an American audience. Background in high-stakes field reporting (e.g., conflict, disaster, diplomacy, or protests). Awareness of legal and safety considerations in international newsgathering.

Additional Requirements:

Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Willingness and ability to travel internationally on short notice, including to high-risk or logistically complex environments. Availability for flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as news demands.

The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.

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.


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.