Director, Brand Digital Media

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well‑capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure‑play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. You’ll join a modern and nimble Newsgathering team in Washington with a start‑up mentality and a mandate to meet audiences where they are across all platforms of MSNBC.
The Political Director will guide coverage across political cycles with original reporting and analysis. As the leader of the Political Unit, you’ll shape the most important story lines around elections, campaigns, polling, and shifts in the political landscape to bring a sophisticated, contextual lens to the beat. You’ll supervise a high‑powered team delivering for all platforms of MSNBC – live programming, MSNBC.com, newsletters, digital video, audio, social media and more. This role requires sharp editorial instincts to understand the stakes of political and policy shifts in Washington and throughout the states, and how major developments can reshape relationships across the nation’s power centers. A successful candidate must have exceptional managerial skills and a demonstrated ability to look around corners to identify where story lines – and the news environment – are headed.
Lead news coverage of politics — including campaigns, elections and polls — across all platforms of MSNBC
Mentor and manage a team of journalists to break news and advance story lines
Collaborate across coverage teams and platforms to ensure cohesive storytelling that delivers original news and insight for our audiences
Represent the team in editorial meetings for daily coverage and planning for special events
Develop new ideas to innovate across platforms to reach new audiences
Support other editorial projects and Newsgathering growth initiatives in a start‑up environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
Experience assigning, editing, or producing content across multiple platforms (e.g., TV, digital, social, audio, newsletters)
Proven track record of enterprise journalism, breaking news, or political analysis that drives audience engagement
Impeccable news judgment and writing skills
Excellent editing skills — an ability to edit everything from a deep‑diving enterprise piece to a fast‑turn breaking news blog post under tight deadlines
Demonstrated self‑starter, with the confidence to make decisions quickly in a fast‑paced news environment
Flexibility to work outside standard hours when news breaks
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.
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