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Job Description
NBC News Digital is seeking two (2) reporters to join its politics breaking news team for NBCNews.com. These are staff with end date positions, both have an expected end date of February 28th, 2025 with the following schedules:
- Wednesday to Sunday, 4 pm – midnight ET shift
- Monday – Friday, 3pm – 11pm ET shift
The breaking desk is the heart of the politics team on NBCNews.com. The reporters and editors cover and bring together all the latest news around campaigns, Congress, the White House, state legislatures and everything else, as well as work closely with our broadcast partners to bring the best of their coverage to the site.
The individuals in these roles will be working with the full politics team during the week and on the weekends. They will be some of the primary reporters responsible for picking up the news and covering key moments and developments.
The ideal candidates will be adept at filing multiple stories per day, seamlessly working under tight deadlines in a competitive news environment to report and file within minutes of a breaking story. Once an initial story is published, you’ll be prepared to rapidly update the story while recognizing that information still needs to be thoroughly vetted.
Responsibilities:
- Actively monitor sources of breaking news (Twitter, wires, internal communications) and be prepared to jump on news as soon as it happens
- Collect information from across NBC News and turn it into stories for the website
- Write clean, fast and accurate copy
- Work in close collaboration with editors and other reporters across Digital and the rest of NBC News to make sure the latest reporting gets up on NBCNews.com
- Generate original story ideas and develop fresh angles for reported pieces on big stories of the day
- Eagerness to pursue follow-ups and additional angles to the news of the day – including chasing down exclusive information – and interested in pitching original and enterprise stories.
Qualifications
- 4 or more years breaking news reporting experience, preferably in politics
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
- Strong writing, research skills and editorial judgment
- Broad knowledge of, and interest in, U.S. politics
- Must have a strong interest in live coverage of news events, including live blogging, and experience working on live blogs is a plus
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
Desired Characteristics:
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail-oriented team player with the ability to follow direction and work independently when necessary
- The ability to multitask and prioritize assignments in a rapidly moving news cycle
- Eagerness to jump on news and make sure that NBCNews.com has stories that are urgent, exclusive and distinct
Additional Requirements:
- Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.
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: $75,000 – $100,000
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