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News Editor
NBC Universal
New York, NY, 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
SYFY Wire is a fan-first genre news and editorial destination dedicated to covering science fiction and nerd culture across TV, Film, Books, Comics, space and technology with up-to-the-minute news, in-depth analysis and content that drives conversation and debate.
Role Purpose
The News Editor would spearhead news coverage for the site. This role will report to the Editor-in-chief.
Responsibilities
• Work with in-house editorial and video staff, as well as freelance contributors, to conceive and execute news coverage for SYFY Wire
• Monitor trades, online press and other outlets for developments within the areas and media silos which SYFY Wire covers
• Interface and build relationships with industry representatives and talent to enhance reportage. Attend screenings, junkets and industry events as necessary
• Manage the pitch process for SYFY Wire’s news team to ensure coverage of important stories and a constant flow of news content on the site
• Proofread and edit incoming news stories for grammar, form, structure, consistency of voice and layout
• Write news content for the site, authoring at least 3-5 stories per day
• Monitor site and social analytics to inform future editorial decisions
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Deep and broad knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, pop culture in the science fiction, fantasy and horror genres across multiple media – primarily film, TV, comic books, games and literature
• Ability to quickly research and write about any of the above with which you might not be intimately familiar
• Finger on the pulse of the entertainment world within the areas we cover in order to determine what items are worth covering in our news section
• Keen eye for good written copy, including an excellent grasp of structure, form and grammar
• Smart, entertaining, clever and informed editorial voice based in a love of the genres we cover
• Industry contacts, or the ability to make and cultivate them
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines, multi-task and maintain a consistent publishing cadence and calendar
• Familiar with web-based content management systems and a basic knowledge of markup
• Ability to actively engage in social outreach and engagement with fan communities online
• On camera experience such as interviews, videos or Facebook Live initiatives
• Minimum 3 years experience in a media, news or publishing capacity
Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime with short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York, New York
Desired Characteristics
• Deep knowledge and love of science fiction, fantasy and horror TV, movies, comic books and pop culture
• Superior writing and communication skills with a passionate POV
• Collaborative attitude
• Strong industry contacts
• Strong social media presence
• Proactive self-starter who is comfortable tackling projects beyond their job responsibility who can anticipate operational and critical issues with the content we publish