Job Description

• Lead coverage of breaking/developing news stories both editorially and logistically for both the newsroom and field crews
• Research, coordinate & implement coverage of news stories
• Ability to quickly assess what is needed on coverage of breaking stories
• Ability to find & book experts and community members to appear on-air
• Collaborate with the website, social media, and streaming team
• Initiate & maintain communication with affiliates & NBC Network counterparts
• Consistently monitor and break news through social media platforms and tools
• This shift will start as an overnight weekend position, along with several weekday shifts.
• This is not a staff position. However, 40 hours per week through 2025 is possible

** PLEASE NOTE: This is a project position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.**

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a broadcast news environment
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to both editorial and technical teams
• Working Knowledge of Police Scanners
• Previous coordinating assignments and generating story ideas a plus

_ Eligibility Requirements:_

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including the potential for weekends, holidays and overnights
• Must be over 18 years old
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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.