Senior FBI and Justice Dept. Reporter, NBC News Digital
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Job Description
NBC News Digital is seeking an experienced and deeply-sourced reporter to cover the FBI and Department of Justice.
The ideal candidate will navigate between daily coverage and publishing scoops, focusing on major cases and investigations as well as the innerworkings and decision-making of the leadership of these agencies.
The ideal candidate will have impeccable, reliable and varied sources at these agencies and will be able to break news on the most competitive developing storylines and the most high-profile investigations, prosecutions and legal disputes in the country.
The senior reporter should be comfortable writing about the wide array of people and events that intersect with federal law enforcement. In one week the reporter may be focused on, for example, a major criminal event such as a mass shooting. In another, they may be focused on an FBI or DOJ investigation into an extremist group or large corporation. And in another they may be working on a newsy story about the relationship between the President of the United States and the FBI or DOJ's leaders or rank-and-file.
Working closely and collaboratively with the National Security and Politics team reporters and editors is a must. The role also requires a high level of writing skill, and the ability to file fast, sharp, accurate and engaging copy.
The reporter will be part of the NBC News Digital team, with an immediate focus on writing for NBCNews.com. The reporter should feel comfortable appearing on television to discuss their beat reporting and expertise.
This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. It is full-time, based in Washington, DC. This position is represented by the New York NewsGuild - CWA.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Break exclusive news on FBI and DOJ investigations and on these agency's and their leadership on NBCNews.com.
- Cover major investigations, cases, legal disputes and personnel in the FBI and DOJ.
- Hone in on major storylines of national interest and deliver scoops and detailed, sweeping pieces.
- Brief network stakeholders on major FBI and DOJ investigations.
- Write well-reported and in-depth enterprise pieces that break news with narrative writing.
Key Qualifications
- 10+ years experience covering law enforcement
- A robust and reliable source base across multiple FBI and DOJ departments
- Intimate knowledge of federal law enforcement investigative and prosecutorial procedures and practices
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of working experience
- Clean, accurate and engaging writing style
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues covering law enforcement, intelligence, national security, defense, politics, and other beats
- Comfortable appearing on television to discuss beat reporting and expertise
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: $150,000 - $185,000
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