Company Description

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.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests, and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

 

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and creative multiplatform digital editor and reporter. This person will write, edit, publish and curate digital content of nationwide interest for our digital platforms in English and Spanish.

The multiplatform editor will be part of a team of national producers that works closely with digital teams at local stations. The ideal candidate is someone who possesses great people skills; can write clean, compelling and creative content; possess excellent news judgment; and is a self-starter who does well under pressure.

The editor must have excellent communication skills to build relationships in remote environments as this role must actively and consistently communicate with the digital teams at the local stations.

A bilingual writing test is part of the application process.

Responsibilities:

Contribute original content daily of national importance to our markets’ websites.Curate national content to our sites from a variety of wire and content partner sources.Assist local editors covering major breaking news stories.Contribute to enterprise projects that support local news coverage.Look for opportunities to proactively build content for upcoming events and stories.Participate in broader strategic discussions.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, political science, English or equivalent experienceAbility to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English requiredMinimum 1 year of experience as an editor, writer or producer at a major news organization that creates content under tight deadlines.This position will work overnight, east coast-based hours.Experience working with a robust content management system.Must be able to write on deadline with speed and accuracy using AP Style.Multimedia experience and familiarity with analytics and reporting tools are desirable.Proven ability to successfully communicate with editors at different levels of experience

Desired Characteristics:

Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding competitive environment.Possess a can-do mentality as unexpected challenges ariseWillingness to follow very specific systems and workflow, while also exercising excellent judgment to know when additional measures are needed.

Additional Requirements:

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence

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: $60,000-$80,000

 

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 [email protected].

For LA County and City Residents Only:  NBCUniversal will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner
consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance
Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles' County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.