Digital Platforms Producer, MSNBC

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

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

MSNBC is looking for an experienced Digital Platforms Producer.

Responsibilities:

• Work on behalf of MSNBC across all platforms including linear, digital and streaming to create content that aligns with the brand identity of MSNBC
• Collaborate with the linear shows, digital editors and MSNBC leadership on editorial vision as well as daily, weekly and monthly goals and priorities
• Curate MSNBC.com and the MSNBC app with a lively mix of accurate, informative content, and distribute that content across partner platforms including Apple News, SmartNews and Flipboard
• Write and A/B test accurate, eye-catching headlines and story packaging for MSNBC.com
• React to breaking news in real time, keeping MSNBC owned platforms up to date, accurate and precise
• Contribute to the production of MSNBC’s flagship newsletter
• Partner across MSNBC digital to promote podcasts, live events and documentary initiatives  
• Monitor analytics to inform programming decisions

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 4 years digital production or otherwise relevant editorial experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of current events, U.S. politics, geopolitics, foreign policy and history.
• Voracious reader of news from diverse sources, including op-eds
• Experience curating a news homepage and social media editorial, with a knowledge of what works and doesn’t for different platforms
• Passion for breaking news and helping audiences understand it
• Experience working in opinion journalism

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.
• This role works a shift covering weekday afternoons and evenings
• 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: $93,000 - $110,000

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 [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to SpinCo in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.