NBCUniversal is hiring: Associate Reporter, Make It in New York

Company Description

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Job Description

Responsibilities

CNBC Digital is looking to hire a talented associate reporter to join the NYC-based Make It brand. CNBC Make It is a popular, consumer-friendly publication, devoted to helping young professionals be smarter and more successful with their businesses, money, work, and lives.

The associate reporter will be a member of the Money team. They will be responsible for reporting and writing engaging personal finance-focused content that inspires the curious reader. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and reporting skills, an interest in money, and a knack for making complex subjects interesting and relatable.

What you'll do:

• Work on assignments at the direction of editors
• Report and write aggregated and original stories -- from relevant news and trend stories to advice and service pieces -- around personal finance, investing, and business
• Support reporters and senior reporters with additional data collection and reporting as needed
• Generate story ideas
• Contribute to multi-platform coverage when needed
• Use social media to distribute and promote content
• Open to constructive criticism and guidance from editors

 

Qualifications

What you'll bring:

• You have at least 1 year of experience at a large online content destination, such as a major online news site or financial newspaper
• Proven ability to report and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
• Highly motivated, extremely organized, detail-oriented, outstanding communication and coordination skills
• Familiarity with following and reporting on personal finance topics
• Familiarity and comfort with social media
• Ability to make financial stories relatable and convey how they could impact readers personally

Desired Characteristics

You'll stand out if:

• You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• You're passionate about digital storytelling, personal finance, and creating the best user experience online
• You possess knowledge of or interest in the business world or financial news

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.

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: $55,000- $65,000

 

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.