Digital Journalist

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.

**Job Description**:

- Responsible for reporting, producing, planning, and publishing content on the website, app, and social media accounts
- Cover breaking news
- Handle resourcefully multiple editorial tasks in a breaking news environment
- Cover breaking news, sends alerts and gather information for further development
- Responsible for editing and producing original stories
- Responsible for the development, production, and editing of content focused on the Hispanic communities
- Generates a wide variety of story ideas, research and set up the content and interviews
- Assist in editing stories produced by other team members, when needed
- Work closely with other members from the news team, supporting them with stories in other formats
- Responsible for conceptualizing and writing accurate Spanish-language news stories
- Works under the direct supervision of the Editorial Manager

**Qualifications**:
**Basic Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a newsroom
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a reporter covering US Hispanic communities
- Strong written and verbal communication in English and Spanish
- Experience managing digital tools, including social media platforms and CMS
- Working knowledge of Photoshop

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Experience in investigative reporting and political coverage
- Understanding of digital metrics
- Exhibits an understanding of social media and messaging platforms
- Exhibits knowledge of current entertainment industry trends for the Latin Market in the US
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, dead-line-driven environment
- Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
- Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate and produce news stories and enterprise stories
- Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired
- Creative and highly organized
- Exhibits news judgment with the solid ethical decision process

**Additional Requirements**:

- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to provide references from previous employers if requested
- Must be “on call” 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
- Must be willing to facilitate personnel requirements including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment.
- Must be available to work (whenever necessary) early mornings, evenings, holidays, weekends, and natural disaster emergencies.
- Must be willing to travel as needed, sometimes on short notice.

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.