Job Abstract

Oversee and guide the reporters on a given shift, making sure work is properly prioritized and executed at a high level. Assist the Director with supervisory tasks that include coordinating with other desks, scheduling staff, training new team members and overseeing interns and news associates. Use digital forensic tools and traditional reporting techniques to verify and provide critical context around information, photos and videos. Interview sources for stories and identify eyewitnesses and po... more details

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Social Newsgathering Reporter to help lead verification and reporting on visual content and eyewitness accounts that emerge online, to support storytelling across all NBC News broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. This role will require both digital newsgathering and traditional reporting experience, as well as a demonstrated ability to see the big picture around news coverage and to assign, guide and review the work of more junior team members.

The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of daily news stories and a deep knowledge of domestic and foreign news topics and trends. They should demonstrate advanced knowledge of how content and information circulate online, as well as extensive experience using open-source, visual forensic techniques for reporting purposes. This candidate should be able to work under deadline pressure, take and give direction well, and excel at discovering, verifying and contextualizing newsworthy material. This senior reporter will provide critical support to the Director of Social Newsgathering by helping oversee a team that pursues innovative approaches to reporting, verification and storytelling, and by ensuring that the team’s work is held to the highest standards.

Candidates should have considerable experience working in a news operation and show they can drive coverage forward and generate unique coverage ideas. They should be comfortable reporting on stories across a variety of news topics, with particular expertise around U.S. and international breaking news. They must be team players with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across platforms and to exert a positive influence on their colleagues’ work.

Applicants should understand that this role includes exposure to graphic and otherwise unsettling visuals, and interaction with members of the public who have experienced trauma. The ideal candidate will be open to employing and sharing coping techniques that mitigate the impact of this exposure, and to promoting a supportive and collaborative team culture.

The role, based in New York or Los Angeles, will primarily involve afternoon and evening work hours, and will sometimes also include weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and guide the reporters on a given shift, making sure work is properly prioritized and executed at a high level.
Assist the Director with supervisory tasks that include coordinating with other desks, scheduling staff, training new team members and overseeing interns and news associates.
Use digital forensic tools and traditional reporting techniques to verify and provide critical context around information, photos and videos.
Interview sources for stories and identify eyewitnesses and potential guests for NBC News.
Employ strong writing skills, with a history of bylines or previously published pieces, to pitch and write occasional stories for NBCNews.com, Today.com and other platforms.
Collaborate with NBC News digital and broadcast units on newsgathering initiatives, investigative stories, news documentaries and other special projects.

Qualifications

At least 5 years working in a news operation where the candidate used social newsgathering and/or visual forensics skills
Undergraduate degree, preferably with some experience in journalism, political science, English, international affairs, etc.
Demonstrated ability to discover, verify and understand stories and content circulating on social platforms
Experience assigning and overseeing the work of fellow team members.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as attention to detail
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including evenings/late hours and weekends
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered

Desired Qualifications:

Experience thinking strategically about newsgathering and storytelling
Desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
Native curiosity in just about everything, and desire to look far and wide for good stories
Demonstrated investigative reporting skills
Ability to write content that can be easily published
Bilingual or multilingual skills

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: 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: $80,000 - $110,000

Additional Information

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