Job Description
*This position is represented by the NewsGuild-CWA.* We’re seeking an experienced breaking news reporter to join the NBC News Digital Breaking News team.In this position, you join an established team of breaking news reporters and. The role of the team is to cover a wide variety of breaking news stories as they happen — including natural disasters, crime, lawsuits, cultural events, celebrity news, science developments and health studies, business news, and viral social media posts. The right candidate will be adept at handling a variety of breaking news stories and have experience working under extremely tight deadlines in a high-pressure atmosphere. We are also looking for someone who can move a breaking news story forward and think of creative ways to stand out in such a competitive space. You’ll make sure that the stories you’re writing have the best photos, videos and other elements to provide context to a reader as a story is developing. The position will report to the lead breaking news editor. This position is open to applicants based outside of New York. *Responsibilities Include:** Actively monitor sources of breaking news (Dataminr, Twitter, wires, internal communications) and be prepared to jump on news seconds after it happens.* Expertise writing SEO headlines.* Writing clean, fast and accurate copy, headlines and photo and video captions.* Communicating with a team of other reporters and editors.* Make full use of the range of NBC News resources, including network newsgathering and multimedia.• Bachelor’s Degree• 5+ years professional work experience – ideally in a newsroom or news environment • Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment.• Must be a skilled reporter with outstanding communication skills.• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.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.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
