Job Description

NBC News is seeking a Newsletter Writer/Editor. This journalist will support a weekday afternoon general news newsletter that will feature NBC News talent. The newsletter is part of the NBC News subscription product. The newsletter will deliver readers an engaging and useful digest of the most important news of the day and a look behind the scenes of how NBC News is reporting a story.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with NBC News talent to identify and write up the major storylines of the day.
• Identify fresh stories and reporting from inside NBC News that should be surfaced in the newsletter, managing the tone and polishing, and sending the final product.
• Serves as the newsletter’s direct liaison with the audience development team, platforms team, and other key stakeholders.

The role is from Monday-Friday, and the hours will align with the newsletter’s send schedule. This role is also represented by the News Guild – NY CWA. The person will initially report to the NBC News Digital Senior Executive Editor.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience as a journalist
• Experience writing or editing a successful newsletter is preferred
• Dedication to accuracy, fairness, and NBC News standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent writing skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Impeccable writing and editing ability. Copy should be clean, clear, polished, and distinct
• Ability to synthesize the news, distilling complex topics into an engaging digest
• Ability to write with range, from the serious to the light
• Ability to have an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborate with others, and grow the product
• Ability to creatively think of ways to grow and expand the product's offerings
• Strong ability to collaborate with NBC News talent and other stakeholders
• Excellent news judgment and ability to identify a range of important and interesting stories
• A news hound who is always surfacing interesting items for possible newsletter inclusion
• An ability to grow and adapt with the product as it evolves

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: $125,000 - $175,000

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.