NBCUniversal
Assistant Managing Editor, NBC National Security Unit
NBCUniversal, New York, New York, United States,
Company DescriptionWe 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 DescriptionNBC News seeks a highly experienced assistant managing editor to help lead its national security, law enforcement, and legal affairs unit. This role will report to the Senior Executive Editor. Responsibilities include immediately responding to breaking news, rapidly approving sources, decisively assigning stories, and flawlessly editing and publishing pieces without errors at high speed.Breaking exclusive stories and beating the competition will always be a top priority.The ideal candidate is a strong editor with a deep knowledge of national security, law enforcement, and legal affairs. The editor will primarily work on written stories but should also prioritize working across platforms within the NBC News group like nbcnews.com, Nightly News, News NOW and MSNBC. Experience in television, investigative and data journalism is a plus.ResponsibilitiesManage a team of correspondents, reporters, producers and associate producers covering national security, law enforcement and legal affairsDisplay at all times exceptionally strong news judgment, uncompromising journalistic ethics, calm under pressure, and attention to detailMaintain a deep and timely understanding of current events and ongoing coverage across NBC News platforms and competitorsDevelop robust, collaborative and working relationships with digital, television teams and editorial leaders across NBCUniversal News Group platforms
QualificationsBasic Qualifications:A proven track record of successfully assigning and editing original, high-impact, award-winning national security, law enforcement and legal affairs coverage10+ years of editing and reporting experience at a major news organization, with a preference for editing national security, law enforcement, and legal affairs reportingExtraordinary editing skills — an ability to edit everything from a 4,000-word investigation to a 250-word fast-turnImpeccable news judgment when it comes to covering breaking stories to assigning in-depth, long-term storiesAble and willing to work flexible hours, including breaking news on weekendsBachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experienceWilling to be based in 30 Rockefeller Center in New York or NBC News’s Washington, D.C. bureau and must work in the office 3-5 days per week.
Desired CharacteristicsAbility to guide and inspire both veteran and young journalistsExtraordinary communication skills — clarity, tact, respect and enthusiasm
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: 145,000- $190,000 (bonus eligible.)Additional InformationNBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsand employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identityor expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexualorientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have theright to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in yourability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You canrequest reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
QualificationsBasic Qualifications:A proven track record of successfully assigning and editing original, high-impact, award-winning national security, law enforcement and legal affairs coverage10+ years of editing and reporting experience at a major news organization, with a preference for editing national security, law enforcement, and legal affairs reportingExtraordinary editing skills — an ability to edit everything from a 4,000-word investigation to a 250-word fast-turnImpeccable news judgment when it comes to covering breaking stories to assigning in-depth, long-term storiesAble and willing to work flexible hours, including breaking news on weekendsBachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experienceWilling to be based in 30 Rockefeller Center in New York or NBC News’s Washington, D.C. bureau and must work in the office 3-5 days per week.
Desired CharacteristicsAbility to guide and inspire both veteran and young journalistsExtraordinary communication skills — clarity, tact, respect and enthusiasm
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: 145,000- $190,000 (bonus eligible.)Additional InformationNBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsand employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identityor expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexualorientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have theright to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in yourability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You canrequest reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.