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Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
CNBC.com is seeking a reporter to cover the intersection of politics, the courts, and business. The reporter will break news, deliver scoops, and write sharp analysis that shows how decisions in Washington and the legal system affect companies, markets, and the economy.
This role requires someone who can mine stories from the courts, especially the Supreme Court, the Department of Justice, and other major legal battles with business implications. It’s about recognizing where the legal system and the business world clash—and turning those moments into journalism that resonates with a broad audience.
The reporter will join a collaborative team that values flexibility and teamwork. While the primary focus will be on legal and political coverage, there will be occasions to jump in on major news and help colleagues across the newsroom. The ideal candidate is fast, accurate, and eager to deliver both breaking news and distinctive enterprise reporting.
What You'll Do
Break exclusive political news on the courts and legal decisions that impact business and the economy. This person will also report on court decisions that influence everything from FTC rulings to the Fed’s independence.
Develop coverage of the legal beat, specifically focusing on high-profile lawsuits and federal court decisions that impact politics, policy, business and the Trump administration.
Collaborate with the digital newsroom and our TV reporters for stories with major business implications.
What We’ll Offer
Sweat it out -- Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and group classes
Eat up -- Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials, plus soup and salad bars
Extras -- Dry cleaning
Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City. We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing.
We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, challenges and opportunities that make working at CNBC so rewarding.
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
3+ years of experience in political news, reporting, writing, or producing.
Experience working in a fast-paced digital or TV newsroom.
A passion for politics and elections, and the ability to cover developing news as it happens.
Strong journalistic writing skills, research skills and editorial judgment.
The ability to work effectively in a high-intensity environment, often under tight deadline pressures.
You’ll Stand Out With
Clips of strongly reported well written stories on politics, policy, campaigns or legislation.
Established relationships with experts and sources in politics or on Wall Street.
An understanding of how public companies operate and how global events impact investor decisions.
A BA or college or equivilent work experience.
Additional Requirements
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the o
About the Company
Welcome to CNBC's home on LinkedIn! Follow us for regular updates about financial news, top CNBC.com stories, behind-the-scenes moments and more. CNBC, Inc. provides business news in the United States and Canada. It provides real-time financial market coverage and business information. The company, through its Web site, cnbc.com, provides real-time market analysis; video programming daily; industry and topic-specific blogs; cnbc.com live stream, a long-form scheduled programming of events; charts; and investing tools. The co...
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