Anchor/Reporter, NBC10 Philadelphia

Company Description

We 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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

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 Description

• Gather information on newsworthy events and write, produce, and present fair, accurate, and unbiased news stories as assigned. Responsible for delivering on-air news, both in-studio and through frequent field shoots.
• Create, report, and help produce news specials and packages based on breaking news or pre-planned stories promoted in advance.
• Find and execute enterprise news investigations, maintaining a strong and diverse list of story ideas year-round. This includes both in-depth, long-term investigations and quicker-turnaround stories, with a focus on document acquisition and paper trails.
• Engage with the community by making a reasonable number of public appearances connected to the station’s audience.
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources to gain access to exclusive local news stories.
• Stay informed on significant local and national news events.
• Collaborate effectively with team members under tight daily deadlines.
• Maintain an active social media presence by posting content that aligns with the station’s goals and mission.

Qualifications

• 5 years of news experience preferred, including two years of anchoring
• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
• This position is an AFTRA Represented job. Successful candidates will be required to join the AFTRA Union upon employment if not already a member

Desired Characteristics :

• Candidate should have the ability to read and understand a variety of materials ranging from daily newspapers to technical reports and legal papers.
• Candidate should have the ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth.
•  Individual should have a basic understanding of desktop computers and the ability to learn Dalet/Windows system as well as new systems as they are implemented.
• Should have a developed ability to use the Internet to seek information.
• Should be well presented on-camera and be able to deliver copy ready from a Teleprompter.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with those people in the news department and other departments throughout the station.
• The ability to interact professionally and effectively with all internal NBC employees and external organizations is an essential function of this job.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and stressful environment and act as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions while meeting deadlines and handling multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability of good news judgment
• Ability to interact with all levels of station and corporate management.

Additional Requirements: 

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbc