Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced editor to lead MSNBC Digital’s breaking news efforts on nights and weekends, a key part of our breaking news and blogs initiative. This role focuses primarily on breaking political news, with additional coverage of select trending and other news 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 in high-pressure situations.

You should have superb writing and editing skills, be willing to edit across media platforms, a keen understanding of the MSNBC voice and brand, and a proven track record of thriving in a fast-tempo newsroom.

Position is based in New York or Washington, D.C., 3 p.m. to 12 p.m. Mon. to Weds., and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sat and Sun. (with the ability to adjust working hours in the event of breaking news.)

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

Responsibilities:

• Edit and occasionally write short breaking news articles throughout the evenings and weekends on the top headlines
• Coordinate coverage with the live blog during big news events
• Collaborate across editorial and platform teams to optimize reader engagement
• Read widely and stay abreast of the competition
• Work with platforms producers to keep the homepage looking updated and fresh, and help with headlines, push alerts and newsletter production
• Act as the final editorial authority across the site in the evenings and on weekends, making sure all copy is adhering to MSNBC standards

If you are passionate about delivering breaking news in interesting ways and excited by the prospect of helping to guide MSNBC digital’s voice and vision, this job is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• 7+ years working in a newsroom environment,
• 7+ years working in a strictly digital shop
• Must be able to edit quickly and accurately
• Must have experience working in breaking news and political news
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment
• Experience leading a team strongly preferred

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: $93,000-$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.