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Newsroom Coordinator

NBCUniversal

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Amusement Parks, Animation, Communication Skills, Entertainment and Media, Facilities Management, Film, Journalism, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, News Reporting, Newsroom, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Management, Sports, Television Broadcasting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
4 days ago
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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Job Description

The Newsroom Coordinator will oversee key administrative needs across the NBC News Washington Bureau while providing critical support to our flagship early-career program. This newly created role will report to the Senior Director of Newsgathering, supporting key newsroom functions in a fast-moving multiplatform environment while assisting the development of our desk assistants.

Duties:
  • Partner with the DC bureau leadership team to provide administrative support for the DC desk assistant program, including scheduling
  • Support the newsroom staff in their daily newsgathering activities, maintain supplies and serve as a liaison to the facilities manager and IT staff
  • Support beat teams on all credentialing needs, including passports, visas and beat passes
  • Organize and coordinate employee engagement events in partnership with the HR team, including town halls, holiday and cultural celebrations, as well as well-being initiatives
  • Oversee office and desk space for bureau staff and visitors and serve as point of contact for bureau tours
Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 5 years of newsroom experience
  • Experience with Washington newsgathering and / or news production management
  • Experience managing and developing early-career journalists
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, in the event of breaking news
Desired Characteristics:
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Exceptional administrative, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

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: $65,000 - $85,000

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.

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