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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.

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.

Job Description

NBC News is seeking a fast-moving, politically savvy reporter to join its breaking news team, delivering sharp, timely coverage for NBCNews.com during the evening shift, Wednesday through Sunday, from 4 p.m. to midnight ET.

The breaking desk is the heart of the politics team on NBCNews.com. The reporters and editors cover and bring together all the latest news around campaigns, Congress, the White House, state legislatures and everything else, as well as working closely with our broadcast partners to bring the best of their coverage to the site. 

The person in this role will be working with the full politics team during the week and on the weekends, be one of the primary reporters responsible for picking up the news and covering key moments and developments.

The night shift plays an important role not only in covering news of the moment, but also picking up stories we missed earlier in the day and getting a jump on stories we expect to come the next day. 

The ideal candidate will be adept at filing multiple stories per day, seamlessly working under tight deadlines in a competitive news environment to report and file within minutes of a breaking story. Once an initial story is published, you’ll be prepared to rapidly update the story while recognizing that information still needs to be thoroughly vetted. 

We're also looking for someone eager to pursue follow-ups and additional angles to the news of the day — including chasing down exclusive information — and interested in pitching original and enterprise stories. Experience contributing to live coverage of news events, including live blogging, is a plus.

The person in this role must thrive in a collaborative environment. The position will involve working with others across Digital and the rest of NBC News to make sure the latest reporting gets up on NBCNews.com. 

The role is located in Washington DC, Los Angeles, or New York City.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor sources of breaking news (Dataminr, Twitter, wires, internal communications) and be prepared to jump on news as soon as it happens
• Collect information from across NBC News and turn it into stories for the website
• Write clean, fast and accurate copy
• Work in close collaboration with editors and other reporters
• Generate original story ideas and develop fresh angles for reported pieces on big stories of the day

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of breaking news reporting experience, preferably in politics.
• Strong writing, research skills and editorial judgment.
• Broad knowledge of, and interest in, U.S. politics.

Desired Characteristics:

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player.
• Detail-oriented.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a rapidly moving news cycle.
• The ability to follow direction and work independently when necessary.
• Eagerness to jump on news and make sure that NBCNews.com has stories that are urgent, exclusive and distinct.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid:  This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: Salary range: $93,000 - $115,000

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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