NBC Universal is looking for a digital editor

NBC Bay Area in San Jose, CA, is looking for a freelance digital news editor to create and curate news content for our digital platforms. The digital news editor works closely with broadcast, assignment desk and digital news teams. This is primarily a writing position. You know you’re a good fit if you possess great people skills, excellent reporting, writing and editing skills, as well as a passion for multi-platform journalism.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for someone who can support our digital desk team. Experience with content management systems, covering both breaking news and feature stories, and using social media as both a reporting and engagement tool are important.

This is a temporary 3-6 month position and a good entry level opportunity for someone looking to apply for a full-time staff position at a later time. This position requires weekend and evening work in person at our San Jose location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Report and write original stories for NBCBayArea.com
Report and disseminate breaking and developing news quickly through website updates, push alerts, social posts and newsletters
Use Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media tools to report and to engage our audience
Edit broadcast video for digital presentation
Edit and enrich broadcast scripts for digital platform publication
Support our sister station Telemundo48.com as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 1 year experience working in online news
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience
Must be willing to work late nights, overnights, weekends and/or holidays
Solid news judgment and news and headline writing skills required; strong proficiency in AP writing style
Experience working with a digital Content Management System
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in graphics programs and video editing
Good social media skills on multiple platforms and the ability to connect with that audience

DESIRED

Desire to work in a creative, demanding, highly collaborative and competitive environment
Ability to multi-task and meet constant tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Experience working with TV newsroom software, show rundowns and scripts is a plus
Experience or familiarity working with livestreams and technical troubleshooting a plus
Basic understanding and demonstration of solid editorial judgment and journalistic ethics, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
Experience in San Francisco Bay Area market and familiarity with Northern California audience and communities
Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
Ability to write in Spanish a plus

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN SUBMISSION

Write a short introduction about yourself
Include a paragraph highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits
Attach links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

COMPENSATION