Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

NBC News is seeking a Newsletter Writer/Editor. This journalist will support a weekday afternoon general news newsletter that will feature NBC News talent. The newsletter is part of the NBC News subscription product. The newsletter will deliver readers an engaging and useful digest of the most important news of the day and a look behind the scenes of how NBC News is reporting a story. 

Responsibilities:

Work closely with NBC News talent to identify and write up the major storylines of the day.Identify fresh stories and reporting from inside NBC News that should be surfaced in the newsletter, managing the tone and polishing, and sending the final product.Serves as the newsletter’s direct liaison with the audience development team, platforms team, and other key stakeholders.

The role is from Monday-Friday, and the hours will align with the newsletter’s send schedule. This role is also represented by the News Guild – NY CWA. The person will initially report to the NBC News Digital Senior Executive Editor.

Qualifications

 

At least 8 years of experience as a journalistExperience writing or editing a successful newsletter is preferredDedication to accuracy, fairness, and NBC News standardsExcellent communication skillsExcellent writing skills

Desired Characteristics:

Impeccable writing and editing ability. Copy should be clean, clear, polished, and distinctAbility to synthesize the news, distilling complex topics into an engaging digestAbility to write with range, from the serious to the lightAbility to have an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborate with others, and grow the productAbility to creatively think of ways to grow and expand the product's offeringsStrong ability to collaborate with NBC News talent and other stakeholdersExcellent news judgment and ability to identify a range of important and interesting storiesA news hound who is always surfacing interesting items for possible newsletter inclusion An ability to grow and adapt with the product as it evolves

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $125,000 - $175,000

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].