Digital News Reporter (12 month Maternity Cover)

at  NBCUniversal

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Job Description
NBC News Digital is seeking an ambitious London-based reporter to help cover international news. This role will require a journalist with experience delving into a variety of topics as well as producing original reporting on a dedicated beat.
The successful candidate will be an aggressive reporter who has covered major international stories for an American audience and thrives on beating the competition and producing signature work. The candidate will be expected to produce multiple articles a week, ranging from breaking news to quick analysis and longer-term enterprise stories. You are the right person for the job if you have demonstrated a deep interest in foreign news, come up with fresh angles on ongoing international stories or if you want to answer the questions the public might be asking on a complex issue.
This reporter will report to the Assistant Managing Editor for International News in London, and will collaborate with digital reporters and editors as well as correspondents and producers throughout the network.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least five years experience working with a major news organization.
• A healthy set of bylined clips demonstrating a track record of reporting and writing general news articles for a mass market audience.
• Ability to write clean and accurate copy on a tight deadline.
• Experience covering news relevant to a U.S. audience.
• The ability to work independently and multi-task during high-pressure situations.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive but highly rewarding news environment.
• An awareness of NBC News and MSNBC personalities and brands.
• Knowledge of foreign languages desired.
• Must have the Right To Work documentation to work in the UK.
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• Pitch, report and write daily news stories while also working on longer term features.
• Hone particular areas of expertise and build sources.
• Make sure stories have the best photos, videos and other elements.
• Be a team player and work with digital editors and reporters, as well as broadcast correspondents and producers.