Overnight Digital Editor/Producer, MSNBC Digital

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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.

Job Description

We’re seeking a Digital Editor and Platforms Producer to join MSNBC Digital.

You will have a deep understanding of what drives conversations online. You will be a jack-of-all-trades journalist with excellent news judgment, strong writing and copy editing skills, social and video cutting skills, a keen understanding of journalistic standards and a passion for the MSNBC brand. As an editor and producer on the MSNBC platforms team, you will help oversee MSNBC’s homepage, app, newsletters and social media channels. You will be on the frontlines, making sure that MSNBC’s platforms are accurate, dynamic and reflective of the biggest news stories of the day.

If you are comfortable with responsibility and passionate about the news, this job is for you.

Position is based in New York City, Washington, D.C., or Los Angeles.

The schedule is 10 p.m to 6 a.m., Monday-Friday

This position is represented by the Writers Guild of America East.

Responsibilities:

• Write and test eye-catching and accurate headlines that spark engagement
• Write and help send app alerts
• Help produce and send MSNBC’s marquee newsletters
• Produce and maintain the MSNBC homepage
• Identify and produce shareable news content for social media platforms
• Produce editorial and breaking news content for multiple platforms (video, text, photo, live streams)
• Fact-check text, captions and ensure all photo, video meet the content, quality, journalistic and legal standards of MSNBC
• Create and produce graphics and photo posts with headlines for Instagram
• Partner and collaborate with show producers, writers, MSNBC contributors, on daily editorial content for platforms  
• Write and publish breaking news blogs on the biggest stories of the day

Qualifications

Qualifications / Experience:

• At least 4 years experience in a digital newsroom, preferably with experience publishing on owned and/or social platforms
• At least 4 years of political producing/writing experience
• Proficiency on all social media platforms, their audiences and social media trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, in-app editing, CapCut
• Self-starter - ability to enterprise ideas, ideate daily pitches, and work well independently.
• Excellent news judgement and ability to evaluate, react to and cover breaking news in real time
• Have a good attitude (eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented)
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• 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