Researcher, NBC News

58567BR Production NBC News and MSNBC

Responsibilities

As a Researcher, you will coordinate with and support management, producers, assignment editors and social media team in the newsgathering and coverage of content for broadcast, cable and digital platforms and brands. This position works within the NBC Newsgathering Network Desk located at 30 Rock NYC.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materials
• Assist in breaking news & on-going story coverage through internet research and phone calls
• Utilize a variety of research platforms [pacer-court documents; Accurint etc.] to support newsgathering
• Help monitor social media sites, affiliates, & the web often and as needed
• Assist the newsgathering team with phone inquiries, data entry and other requests
• Other responsibilities may change depending on breaking news and scheduling
• Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable and digital platforms

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field
• Minimum one year professional network news experience, either with a program, bureau or assignment

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights, under tight deadline pressure, occasionally with little or no warning (e.g. breaking news).

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge of NBC News programs, on-air

correspondents, policies, guidelines and practices

• Knowledge and experience using AVID iNews
• Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news

and current events

• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and

editorial judgment

• Ability to multitask under pressure and in a stressful,

deadline driven environment where teamwork is fostered

• Excellent time management skills

Sub-Business

NBC News

Career Level

Entry-Level

City

New York

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

About Us

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

Notices

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.