Reporter - Live Blog, MSNBC Digital

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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

We’re looking for a dynamic reporter to join MSNBC Digital’s new live blog team, a key part of our breaking news and blogs initiative. This role focuses primarily on political news, with additional coverage of breaking stories and select trending topics. The ideal candidate will have excellent news judgment, a deep understanding of journalistic standards and the ability to consistently uphold MSNBC’s tone and editorial values.

You should have superb writing skills, clean and accurate copy, a keen understanding of political narratives and key players, and a proven track record of thriving in a fast-tempo newsroom.

Position is based in New York or Washington, D.C., either 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and willing to adjust working hours in the event of breaking news.

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Key Responsibilities:

Write a continual stream of concise and compelling entries to keep our live blog fresh and engaging throughout the day
Expand live blog entries into larger standalone articles as needed
Collaborate across editorial and platform teams to optimize reader engagement
Read widely and stay abreast of the competition
Work together as part of a team to coordinate coverage across shifts and key news events
Work with reporters and producers across the newsroom who may want to contribute to the live blog or have tips/information for the blog
If you are passionate about delivering breaking news in interesting ways and excited by the prospect of helping to create a brand new team, this job is for you.


Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
5+ years working in a newsroom environment,
2+ years working in a strictly digital shop
Must be able to file quickly and often
Must have experience working on a live blog
Must have experience working in breaking news and political news
Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment
Must be a skilled writer with outstanding communication skills
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: $90,000 - $110,000


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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape. Read more