Researcher, Nightly News Weekend

3 weeks ago


New York, United States NBCUniversal Full time

**Company Description**
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.

Here you can be your authentic self. 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.

The Researcher position at Nightly News Weekend is a great opportunity to learn and master all of the building blocks of broadcast news, while also gaining experience working on deeply reported and highly produced pieces for air.

As a Researcher, you will work directly with Producers and Senior Producers to help write and assist in the production of original content for Nightly News.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist in producing original news content, primarily for broadcast, including, but not limited to, research, conducting interviews, writer and editing scripts, field producing and shooting, and overseeing editing
- Search social media for video and characters, and get the proper permissions
- Pitch story ideas and work on assigned stories developed by the editorial team
- Work with Senior Producers and Director in managing all aspects of the rundown, including timing, graphic and tape elements
- Edit short video clips to air on the broadcast, and coordinate graphic requests between the producers and artists

**Qualifications**
- Must have at least two years editorial experience working in production at the network level
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
- Proficient in Outlook and iNews
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news. Schedules will rotate, but must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights
- Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed

**Additional Job Requirements**:

- Willing to work in NYC
- 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.

**Desired Characteristics**:

- DV shooting experience
- Experience in non-linear editing
- Demonstrated strong knowledge and interest in news and current events
- Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills, and editorial judgment
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
- Strong interpersonal skills Knowledge of NBC News Policies and Guidelines and Practices

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: $20.00/ hr - $25.00/ hr
**Additional Information**
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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.



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