Producer/Editor - Nightly News: Kids Edition

NBC News is seeking a creative and versatile Producer/Editor to help shape the next chapter of Nightly News: Kids Edition — the trusted, family-friendly newscast that explains the world to a new generation of viewers. This role is ideal for a journalist who can write, produce, shoot, and edit with both editorial rigor and a YouTube-native sensibility. The ideal candidate is as comfortable crafting a story about global events as they are packaging it for digital attention spans — with curiosity, clarity, and a tone that feels authentic to kids and their families. Responsibilities: Write, produce, shoot, and edit short-form news and feature segments for Nightly News: Kids Edition, optimized for YouTube and other digital platforms. Translate complex topics into clear, engaging stories that educate and inform without condescension. Collaborate with correspondents, editors, and animators to bring stories to life visually through graphics, sound design, and creative pacing. Pitch original story ideas and recurring segment concepts that reflect the editorial mission of Nightly — fact-based, trustworthy, and inspiring. Adapt the tone and structure of network reporting for a younger audience while maintaining the journalistic standards of NBC News. Stay current with YouTube trends, visual storytelling formats, and youth media consumption patterns to help the show evolve. Manage post-production workflows including scripting, editing, sound mixing, and thumbnail/title optimization for digital distribution. Ensure that every episode aligns with NBC News editorial guidelines and reflects the inclusive, trustworthy tone of Nightly News with Tom Llamas. PLEASE NOTE: This is a short-term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.