Researcher, Midwest Region

NBCUniversal•Chicago, IL

1d•$58,160 - $58,160•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Researcher, you will coordinate with and support management, producers, assignment editors, and social media team in the newsgathering and coverage of content for broadcast, cable and digital platforms, and brands. Additional responsibilities include: Assist with full scope of production, including research and gathering of visual elements for on-going story coverage and during breaking news Help monitor social media sites and the web Initiate and maintain communication with platform partners Participate in daily network-wide conference calls Establish and maintain working story and contact files Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable, and digital platforms

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Minimum one year professional network news experience, either with a program, bureau or assignment.
Must have working knowledge of TV production.
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights, under tight deadline pressure, occasionally with little or no warning (e.g. breaking news).
Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with and support management, producers, assignment editors, and social media team in the newsgathering and coverage of content for broadcast, cable and digital platforms, and brands.
Assist with full scope of production, including research and gathering of visual elements for on-going story coverage and during breaking news.
Help monitor social media sites and the web.
Initiate and maintain communication with platform partners.
Participate in daily network-wide conference calls.
Establish and maintain working story and contact files.
Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable, and digital platforms.