Associate Reporter, Social Newsgathering - NBC News Job at NBCUniversal, Universal City, CA

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  • NBCUniversal
  • Universal City, CA

Job 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 are looking for a bright, proactive and ambitious Associate Reporter to be a part of the NBC News Social Newsgathering Team. This candidate will be tasked with finding and verifying visual content and information online to support storytelling across all NBC News platforms.  

The ideal candidate should have a passion for news and knowledge of social media platforms, as well as interviewing and reporting skills. The candidate should be able to work in a deadline-driven environment, take direction well, understand domestic and foreign news, and excel at discovering and critically examining information, photos and videos across social and digital platforms. The Associate Reporter will join a team that develops innovative approaches to gathering information and telling stories, serving all NBC News digital, television and streaming brands. 

A candidate with previous experience working in a newsroom is preferred. Knowledge of how artificial intelligence and visual manipulation affect the verification landscape is also valuable for the role. This candidate should be comfortable covering a wide range of stories, from breaking news to investigative topics to pop culture. The person who occupies this role must be a team player who is comfortable collaborating across platforms and departments, and who is willing to regularly work evenings and weekends. 

Job Duties: 

  • Monitor social media platforms for breaking, feature and trending news stories 
  • Interview eyewitnesses for breaking news stories 
  • Find, verify and report on user-generated content (UGC)  
  • Analyze visual content for signs of inauthenticity or manipulation 
  • Publish daily team digest reports for internal distribution throughout NBC News 
  • Collaborate with NBC News digital, TV and streaming units on newsgathering, social media and storytelling projects 

Qualifications



Basic

Qualifications


• At least one year working in a role that includes the use of social media at either a news operation or agency with a focus on news and storytelling 
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered. 
• Must be willing to regularly work evenings/late hours and weekends 
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles on a hybrid schedule, coming into the office at least three days a week. 

Desired

Qualifications


• Demonstrated ability to use social media to discover stories 
• Experience verifying visual material and distinguishing the authentic from the fake 
• Demonstrated desire to work in a creative, demanding environment 
• Native curiosity on a variety of topics, and desire to look far and wide for good stories 
• Experience covering breaking news in deadline-driven environments 
• Strong communication skills, as well as attention to detail 
• Ability to write content that is ready for publishing 
• Foreign language skills 

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: $65,000 - $85,000

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, 3 days per week,

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