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Job Description
NBC News Digital is looking for an experienced editor to join its platforms team in London, working Wednesday through Sunday. The editor will curate NBC News’ homepage and app, post to its flagship social accounts, write headlines and news alerts, and distribute content to partners like Apple News and Flipboard.
The ideal candidate will have strong news judgement and a keen sense for the U.S. news cycle and stories that captivate American audiences. They will have experience writing headlines and social copy, and curating the owned or social platforms for a news organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
* Curate NBC News’ owned and social platforms with a lively mix of breaking news, politics, enterprise reporting and video
* Work independently and use flawless news judgement to update multiple platforms while juggling many tasks
* Write and edit news alerts, headlines and social posts
* Write sharp, distinct headlines for A/B testing
* Pitch stories to external partners like Apple News, Flipboard and Yahoo
* Monitor real-time analytics to inform story curation and distribution
* Work with the photo and graphics teams to best illustrate stories on desktop and app
* Work with news editors to formulate and frame ideas for daily coverage
* Be proactive in recognizing coverage gaps and trending topics
* Contribute to the writing and production of newsletters, roundups and the weekly news quiz
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and comparable work experience
* Experience working as a homepage editor or social media editor, preferably with experience at a major news organisation
* A broad knowledge of current affairs, including politics, race, social justice, international affairs, pop culture and sports
* An interest in, and knowledge of U.S. politics and affairs
* Must be comfortable collaborating in a creative but demanding environment under tight deadlines
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.
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