MSNBC is seeking an experienced and innovative journalist to direct coverage of the White House. You’ll join a modern and nimble Newsgathering team in Washington with a start-up mentality and a mandate to meet audiences where they are across all platforms
The White House team will focus on original reporting that holds power to account and helps our viewers, readers and listeners understand how decisions in Washington ripple across the nation and around the world. As the team leader, you’ll guide coverage of the most important story lines around the presidency to bring a sophisticated, contextual lens to the beat. You’ll supervise a high-powered team and direct our reporting for all platforms of MSNBC – live programming, , newsletters, digital video, audio, social media and more. You’ll often contribute yourself as well.
This role requires sharp editorial instincts to understand the stakes of every policy shift in Washington and how each news development can reshape relationships across the nation’s power centers. A successful candidate must have exceptional managerial skills and a demonstrated ability to look around corners to identify where story lines – and the news environment – are headed.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead news coverage of the presidency across all platforms of MSNBC
Mentor and manage a team of journalists to break news and advance story lines
Assign and shape stories with sharp angles and grounded in context
Collaborate across coverage teams and platforms to ensure cohesive storytelling that delivers original news and insight for our audiences
Represent the team in editorial meetings for daily coverage and planning for special events.
Develop new ideas to innovate across platforms to reach new audiences
Support other editorial projects and Newsgathering growth initiatives in a start-up environment
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant working experience
At least 10 years of professional journalism experience
Substantial experience directing coverage and supervising journalists is strongly preferred
Experience assigning, editing, or producing content across multiple platforms (, TV, digital, social, audio, newsletters)
Proven track record of enterprise journalism, breaking news, or political analysis that drives audience engagement
Excellent editing skills — an ability to edit everything from a 4,000-word investigation to a 250 word fast-turn breaking news blog post under tight deadlines
Impeccable news judgment and writing skills
Experience overseeing both powerhouse reporters and growing junior talent
Excellent communication skills — tact, sensitivity, diplomacy, persuasion
Demonstrated self-starter, with the confidence to make decisions quickly in a fast-paced news environment.
Flexibility to work outside standard hours when news breaks
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: $175,000 - $200,000
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 AccessibilityS.
Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.