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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.
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Assistant Managing Editor, NBC National Security Unit