Job Description
NBC News Digital is looking for a reporter to help expand its commerce content and shopping recommendations. We’re looking for a reporter who wants to help NBC News readers make smarter and more responsible shopping decisions. You’ll have a hand in developing and expanding the NBC News Shopping commerce content footprint. Our top priority is informing readers with fact-based and well-sourced shopping recommendations. The ideal candidate will be interested in and eager to learn how to best serve readers through shopping articles that are data-driven, easy to understand and compelling. The ideal candidate will also know how to parse out what readers need to know — and what is just marketing jargon — so they can make responsible and smart shopping decisions.You will be expected to regularly seek out and consult experts, relevant research and other trusted sources to form clear and evidence-based shopping guidance and advice. You will also be expected to keep an eye on shopping trends, notable launches and releases and other pertinent shopping news. Therefore, reporting experience with an eye to service journalism is more important to us than commerce editorial experience (which is a plus). Job Description* Pitch, write and produce shopping content primarily for NBC News Shopping, as well as for NBC News verticals like BLK, Latino, Out and Asian America. * Create content on a wide variety of topics, from tech and home goods to wellness, apparel and skincare* Identify and update appropriate evergreen content on a timely basis to meet the editorial demands of the news cycle* Participate in regular editorial meetings * Work with the social and engagement teams to help create and promote shoppable content * Optimize new and existing posts based on affiliate partnerships and commerce opportunities* Build commerce posts in the CMS- Service journalism experience is a must- 2 years editorial experience, commerce experience a big plus- Work experience for a news brand is a plusSkills:- Firm grasp of AP Style: spelling, grammar and punctuation- Attention to detail and ability to make quick decisions- Ability to manage many different tasks at once and under strict deadlines - Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams - Knowledge of affiliate marketing platforms including Skimlinks, Amazon, Linkshare and Rakuten a plusAt 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.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
