This is a versatile coach-player role, where you will edit and plan a bit each day, but also jump in and write on busy news days and track major policy areas as needed. This hybrid role will oversee a beat tied to CNBC’s political coverage while also handling some editing each day. What you’ll do:Help improve and sustain CNBC’s coverage of politics, policy and how Washington interacts with Wall Street. Edit breaking news as it happens and work closely with the reporter to move fast, accurate cop... more details
Job Description
This is a versatile coach-player role, where you will edit and plan a bit each day, but also jump in and write on busy news days and track major policy areas as needed. This hybrid role will oversee a beat tied to CNBC’s political coverage while also handling some editing each day.
What you’ll do:
Help improve and sustain CNBC’s coverage of politics, policy and how Washington interacts with Wall Street.
Edit breaking news as it happens and work closely with the reporter to move fast, accurate copy as stories unfold.
Help reporters identify and sharpen business angles on traditional political subjects.
Write headlines and format stories with an eye to SEO
Help plan future coverage on a rolling basis and maintain a calendar of political events, hearings, cases and deadlines.
Step in to write breaking news after hours if needed, or jump in to pick up stories on busy news days.
Work in a CNBC bureau in Washington, DC or in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. with a hybrid in-office schedule.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring:
At least 5 years’ experience writing and reporting about politics for a business publication, or about business for a politics focused outlet.
A firm understanding of web publishing standards and journalistic ethics.
Experience shaping both longer features and breaking news stories about financial/tax policy and legislation, trade, regulations, campaign finance and campaigns.
Broad knowledge of the political arena, including the elected officials, regulators and policymakers who shape Washington's approach to Wall Street and Main Street.
Fluency with the public records we use – how to read SEC filings, lobbying reports, campaign finance disclosures, nonprofit 990s, legal filings etc.
A deep understanding of the political calendar and the markets calendar, and a willingness to work late when news is breaking late.
You’ll stand out with:
Clips of strongly reported, well written stories on politics, policy, campaigns, lobbying and legislation.
Fresh ideas about how to better package business/politics reporting and how to engage new audiences.
A passion for how business influences Washington and how Washington impacts markets, commerce and global trade.
Additional Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
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.
Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and group classes
Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars
Extras -- Dry cleaning
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City. We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing.
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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