Researcher, Midwest Region

Job Description

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 

Qualifications

Basic 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 

Additional Requirements: 

Hybrid: 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. 

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: $58,160

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].