Senior Research Specialist, PEP

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.

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. 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

Our Senior Research Specialists provide targeted research to all divisions of the NBC News Group, including TODAY, Nightly News, Dateline, MSNBC, our digital/streaming properties, and the network news desk and bureaus.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted deadline research to news reporters, writers, producers, and executives using expert skills and comprehensive knowledge of online and print resources
• Create fact sheets, timelines, and subject research guides for topics in the news for distribution and/or posting to our InfoCenter Intranet pages
• Other specialized projects as needed, including working with archived materials

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Have a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or related field
• Have at least five years of prior research experience in a corporate environment
• Have expertise in locating, vetting, and curating a wide array of information into concise and digestible research packages for end-users
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a fast learner who is detail-oriented and well-organized and will have:

• Prior research experience in a news organization
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure as researchers consistently work against deadlines, and often in breaking news situations
• Strong written and communication skills
• Knowledge of a broad array of information resources across many subjects
• Strong interest in news, current events, and pop culture
• Experience using social media
• Excellent interpersonal skills

PLEASE NOTE: This is a short term position with an estimated duration of 24 months or less, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.  

What we’ll offer: Production Employee (PEP) Regular who works more than 1,000 hours per measurement period:  

• Eligible for 401K after 1,000 hours worked in 12 consecutive months  
• Eligible for Health and Welfare benefits on 1st day of employment  
• Eligible to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program after 90 days of employment 

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: $75,000-85,000

Additional Information

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, wher