Researcher, NBC Newsgathering

Job Description

Responsibilities

As a Researcher, you will coordinate with and support management, producers, assignment editors and social media teams in the newsgathering and coverage of content for broadcast, cable and digital platforms and brands.

Additional responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the gathering and feeding of news materials
- Assist in breaking news & ongoing story coverage through internet research and phone calls
- Utilize a variety of research platforms to support newsgathering
- Help monitor social media sites, affiliates, & the web often and as needed
- Assist the bureau/desk 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

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
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Additional Job Requirements:
• 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

Additional Information

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.

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