Breaking News Reporter

Hi! Got an opportunity I wanted to share. Our NBC News Digital team is looking for a short-term Breaking News Reporter to cover the weekend shift. Hours are Friday-Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET. You must have 5 years of prior digital reporting experience.

Responsibilities Include:
● Actively monitor sources of breaking news and be prepared to jump on developments within minutes.
● Report and write on a wide range of stories, including crime, politics, courts, weather and major national news.
● Contribute to live blogs and rolling coverage during major breaking news events.
● Pitch and pursue follow-ups and enterprise angles that move stories forward.
● Write SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions.
● Write accurate, clean and fast copy, including headlines and photo/video captions.
● Effectively communicate and collaborate with a team of reporters and editors.
● Make full use of NBC News resources, including network newsgathering and multimedia.
● Share reporting with network partners.

Please e-mail [click apply], if interested!