Associate Reporter, Social Newsgathering

This is a Full Time Job

We are looking for a bright, proactive and ambitious Associate Reporter to be a part of the NBC News Social Newsgathering Team. This candidate will be tasked with finding and verifying visual content and information online to support storytelling across all NBC News platforms.

The ideal candidate should have a passion for news and knowledge of social media platforms, as well as interviewing and reporting skills. The candidate should be able to work in a deadline-driven environment, take direction well, understand domestic and foreign news, and excel at discovering and critically examining information, photos and videos across social and digital platforms. The Associate Reporter will join a team that develops innovative approaches to gathering information and telling stories, serving all NBC News digital, television and streaming brands.

A candidate with previous experience working in a newsroom is preferred. This candidate should be comfortable covering a wide range of stories, from breaking news to investigative topics to pop culture. The ideal candidate must be a team player who is comfortable collaborating across platforms and departments, and who is willing to regularly work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities:
• Monitor social media platforms for breaking, feature and trending news stories
• Interview eyewitnesses for breaking news stories
• Find, verify and report on user-generated content (UGC)
• Monitor the NBC News tips inbox through email, phone and messaging apps, and consult with the desk’s senior leadership team to determine which tips are actionable
• Publish daily team digest reports for internal distribution throughout NBC News
• Collaborate with NBC News digital and television units on newsgathering, social media and storytelling initiatives

Qualifications
• At least 1 year of experience working in a role that includes the use of social media at either a news operation, or agency with a focus on news and storytelling
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Must be willing to regularly work evenings/late hours and weekends
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered.

Desired Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to use social media to discover stories
• Experience using data to inform and improve social newsgathering
• Demonstrated desire to work in a creative, demanding environment
• Native curiosity on a variety of topics, and desire to look far and wide for good stories
• Experience covering breaking news in deadline-driven environments
• Strong communication skills, as well as attention to detail
• Ability to write content that is ready for publishing
• Foreign language skills

Additional Requirements:
• Hybrid: 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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000