Job Description

This is a versatile coach-player role, where you will edit and plan a bit each day, but also jump in and write on busy news days and track major policy areas as needed. This hybrid role will oversee a beat tied to CNBC’s political coverage while also handling some editing each day.

What you’ll do:

• Report on policymaking, financial regulation and how Washington interacts with Wall Street.
• File daily stories and report out longer-term features.
• Help to edit breaking news as needed and work closely with your fellow reporters to move fast, accurate copy as stories unfold.
• Write headlines and format stories with an eye to SEO
• Help plan future coverage on a rolling basis and maintain a calendar of political events, hearings and deadlines.
• Step in to write breaking news after hours if needed.
• Work in a CNBC bureau in Washington, DC or in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. with a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• At least 5 years’ experience writing and reporting about politics for a business publication, or about business for a politics focused outlet.
• A firm understanding of web publishing standards and journalistic ethics.
• Experience shaping both longer features and breaking news stories about financial/tax policy and legislation, trade, regulations, campaign finance and campaigns.
• Broad knowledge of the political arena, including the elected officials, regulators and policymakers who shape Washington's approach to Wall Street and Main Street.
• Fluency with the public records we use – how to read SEC filings, lobbying reports, campaign finance disclosures, nonprofit 990s, legal filings etc.
• A deep understanding of the political calendar and the markets calendar, and a willingness to work late when news is breaking late.

You’ll stand out with:

• Clips of strongly reported, well written stories on politics, policy, campaigns, lobbying and legislation.
• Fresh ideas about how to better package business/politics reporting and how to engage new audiences.
• A passion for how business influences Washington and how Washington impacts markets, commerce and global trade.

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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** What we’ll offer:**

• Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and group classes
• Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars
• Extras -- Dry cleaning

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City. We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing.

• 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.

Additional Information

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