Job Description

CNBC.com is seeking a reporter to cover the intersection of politics, the courts, and business. The reporter will break news, deliver scoops, and write sharp analysis that shows how decisions in Washington and the legal system affect companies, markets, and the economy.

This role requires someone who can mine stories from the courts, especially the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, and other major legal battles with business implications. It’s about recognizing where the legal system and the business world clash—and turning those moments into journalism that resonates with a broad audience.

The reporter will join a collaborative team that values flexibility and teamwork. While the primary focus will be on legal and political coverage, there will be occasions to jump in on major news and help colleagues across the newsroom. The ideal candidate is fast, accurate, and eager to deliver both breaking news and distinctive enterprise reporting.

What you'll do:

• Break exclusive political news on the courts and legal decisions that impact business and the economy. This person will also report on court decisions that influence everything from FTC rulings to the Fed’s independence.
• Develop coverage of the legal beat, specifically focusing on high-profile lawsuits and federal court decisions that impact politics, policy, business and the Trump administration.
• Collaborate with the digital newsroom and our TV reporters for stories with major business implications.

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.

We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, challenges and opportunities that make working at CNBC so rewarding.

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• 3+ years of experience in political news, reporting, writing, or producing.
• Experience working in a fast-paced digital or TV newsroom.
• A passion for politics and elections, and the ability to cover developing news as it happens.
• Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills and editorial judgment.
• The ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures.

You’ll stand out with:

• Clips of strongly reported well written stories on politics, policy, campaigns or legislation.
• Established relationships with experts and sources in politics or on Wall Street.
• An understanding of how public companies operate and how global events impact investor decisions.
• A BA or college or equivilent work experience.

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.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, 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-$115,000

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.