Overnight Digital Editor/Producer, MSNBC Digital

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; California; On-site; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Digital Editor and Platforms Producer to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing and producing content across various platforms, ensuring that the latest news stories are accurately represented. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in digital journalism, with excellent writing and editing skills, as well as proficiency in social media and video editing tools. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to engaging content that informs and entertains, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion while making a significant impact in the world of news.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a digital newsroom with political producing/writing.
• Proficiency in social media trends and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write engaging headlines and produce content for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with producers and writers on editorial content.

Skills

News Judgment

Writing Skills

Copy Editing

Social Media Proficiency

Video Editing

Fact-Checking

Graphic Creation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Job description

Overnight Digital Editor/Producer, MSNBC Digital

• Full-time
• Business Segment: MSNBC

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

We’re seeking a Digital Editor and Platforms Producer to join MSNBC Digital. You will have a deep understanding of what drives conversations online. You will be a jack-of-all-trades journalist with excellent news judgment, strong writing and copy editing skills, social and video cutting skills, a keen understanding of journalistic standards and a passion for the MSNBC brand. As an editor and producer on the MSNBC platforms team, you will help oversee MSNBC’s homepage, app, newsletters and social media channels. You will be on the frontlines, making sure that MSNBC’s platforms are accurate, dynamic and reflective of the biggest news stories of the day.

If you are comfortable with responsibility and passionate about the news, this job is for you.

Position is based in New York City, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles.

The schedule is 10 p.m to 6 a.m., Monday-Friday.

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

Responsibilities:

• Write and test eye-catching and accurate headlines that spark engagement
• Write and help send app alerts
• Help produce and send MSNBC’s marquee newsletters
• Produce and maintain the MSNBC homepage
• Identify and produce shareable news content for social media platforms
• Produce editorial and breaking news content for multiple platforms (video, text, photo, live streams)
• Fact-check text, captions and ensure all photo, video meet the content, quality, journalistic and legal standards of MSNBC
• Create and produce graphics and photo posts with headlines for Instagram
• Partner and collaborate with show producers, writers, MSNBC contributors, on daily editorial content for platforms
• Write and publish breaking news blogs on the biggest stories of the day

Qualifications / Experience:

• At least 4 years experience in a digital newsroom, preferably with experience publishing on owned and/or social platforms
• At least 4 years of political producing/writing experience
• Proficiency on all social media platforms, their audiences and social media trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, in-app editing, CapCut
• Self-starter - ability to enterprise ideas, ideate daily pitches, and work well independently.
• Excellent news judgement and ability to evaluate, react to and cover breaking news in real time
• Have a good attitude (eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented)
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• 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: $93,000 - $110,000.

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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.