Job Description

The General Assignment News Reporter will be responsible for newsgathering and reporting for broadcast, streaming, digital, and other multi-platform applications.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Cover all news stories as assigned and report the facts on station’s news programs, __ streaming channels, website and /or other multi-platform and digital properties.
• Cover news stories with depth, fairness and accuracy, upholding journalistic ethics, NBC News standards and company policies.
• Conduct live interviews.
• Research, plan, pitch and schedule multi-platform stories or segments that represent our stations’ brand pillars.
• Work closely with photojournalists or work independently, edit or supervise the editing of reports used in conjunction with news stories and programs.
• Develop and grow an active social following via social media, including regular posting of digital content that aligns with our stations’ brand pillars.
• Contribute content and information to both duopoly stations.
• Perform on air news anchor work when assigned.
• Make appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges on behalf of the station, as scheduled or approved by management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-years previous experience as a Reporter.
• Minimum of 2-years TV writing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in San Diego.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have ability to work any of a 24x7 shift.
• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• 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: $85,000-100,000

Desired:

• Multi-Media Journalist experience and skills in shooting and editing video.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure.
• Upbeat personality and quick wit.
• Familiarity with local issues and leaders a plus.
• Up to date on and interested in current news events and San Diego issues.
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Team player who is flexible.
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Interested candidates can apply online at www.nbcunicareers.com .
• NBC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.