Job Description

We’re looking for a dynamic reporter to join MSNBC Digital’s new live blog team, a key part of our breaking news and blogs initiative. This role focuses primarily on political news, with additional coverage of breaking stories and select trending 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.

You should have superb writing skills, clean and accurate copy, a keen understanding of political narratives and key players, and a proven track record of thriving in a fast-tempo newsroom.

Position is based in New York or Washington, D.C., either 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and willing to adjust working hours in the event of breaking news.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Write a continual stream of concise and compelling entries to keep our live blog fresh and engaging throughout the day
• Expand live blog entries into larger standalone articles as needed
• Collaborate across editorial and platform teams to optimize reader engagement
• Read widely and stay abreast of the competition
• Work together as part of a team to coordinate coverage across shifts and key news events
• Work with reporters and producers across the newsroom who may want to contribute to the live blog or have tips/information for the blog

If you are passionate about delivering breaking news in interesting ways and excited by the prospect of helping to create a brand new team, this job is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
• 5+ years working in a newsroom environment,
• 2+ years working in a strictly digital shop
• Must be able to file quickly and often
• Must have experience working on a live blog
• Must have experience working in breaking news and political news
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment
• Must be a skilled writer with outstanding communication skills

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: $90,000 - $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.