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Writer, E! News Digital
NBC Universal
Universal City, CA, United States
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About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
Responsibilities
Discovers, writes and posts breaking news stories, feature stories, photo galleries, stories that are driving the pop culture conversation, original content that drives the social conversation, POV pieces and ideations
Is a key player in starting the day for the LA team
Assigned and expected to pitch daily story ideas
Responsible for day-to-day content upkeep online
Keeps updated on everything not just celebrity, but pop culture
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years online news experience as a writer
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor's degree highly desired
Ability to write copy cleanly, quickly and efficiently
Has an eye for best and most traffic-driving stories
Ability to spot a hot-button story or a viral video