Digital Editor, NBC Bay Area Job at NBCUniversal, San Jose, CA

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  • NBCUniversal
  • San Jose, CA

Job 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



NBC Bay Area is looking for a versatile and highly motivated Digital News Editor to write, create and curate content for our duopoly multimedia platforms. The Digital News Editor works closely with broadcast, assignment desk and multi-platform news teams for both NBC Bay Area (KNTV) and Telemundo 48 (KSTS). The ideal candidate possesses great people skills, excellent reporting, writing and editing skills, as well as a passion for multi-platform journalism.

We are looking for a self-starter who can get work done without extensive direction. The ideal candidate possesses strong editorial news judgment and knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area region. You must have experience covering breaking news and trending stories, using social media as a reporting and engagement tool and publishing using a CMS such as WordPress.

To be considered for this role, please include a cover letter with samples of your written work or a link to your online portfolio.

Job Responsibilities:
• Report and write original stories for NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 digital platforms
• Report and disseminate breaking and developing news quickly through website updates, push alerts, social posts and newsletters
• Manage placement and display of content across all multimedia platforms
• Use Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and other social media platforms to distribute our reporting and engage audiences
• Edit broadcast video for digital presentation
• Edit and enrich broadcast scripts for digital platform publication
• Implement SEO best practices in written copy and headlines
• Coordinate and manage live streams
• Pitch and produce original content, including explainers
• Collaborate with various departments, including our innovation team, on station initiatives and projects

Qualifications



Qualifications

/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in an online news publishing environment
  • Must be willing and available to work late nights, overnights, weekends and holidays
  • Strong news judgment and writing skills
  • Clean copy, extreme attention to detail
  • Proficiency in AP writing style
  • Experience working with a digital Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Proven ability to write in a voice that is appropriate for a wide array of multimedia audiences

Desired Characteristics:

  • Spanish-language skills (writing), a plus.
  • Desire to work in a creative, demanding, highly collaborative and competitive environment
  • Ability to multi-task and meet constant tight deadlines
  • 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

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must have a valid Driver's License

Additional Requirements:

  • Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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: $70,000 - $95,000

Additional Information



As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Night shift, Weekend work,

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