Aspiring news producer Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams) has dreamed since childhood of working for the ''Today (NBC program)'' show, but her dedication to her career is off-putting to potential suitors. After being laid off from her job at the local ''Good Morning New Jersey'', her mother advises her to give up her dream before it becomes an embarrassment. However, Becky perseveres, sending many different résumés out. She finally receives a call from IBS, which is looking for a producer on its struggling national Breakfast television, ''DayBreak''.