NEWSROOM COORDINATOR, NBC & TELEMUNDO

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

NBC 6 and Telemundo 51 are looking for a newsroom coordinator to provide daily administrative and editorial support. This is a great role for an early career journalist who wants to learn more about how a newsroom operates. The role will work closely with the vice presidents of news for both stations and other news managers, providing administrative and editorial support.

Job Responsibilities

• Make calls, book guests, monitor competition, etc. in breaking news situations.
• Book guests by working with show producers for Impact, En Foque, Voices and others to streamline the process and avoid duplication.
• Coordinate virtual and studio shoot schedule for shows to avoid conflicts.
• Book travel accommodations for duopoly news crews.
• Be involved in big story planning coverage to coordinate appropriate travel and staffing needs.
• Manage and communicate schedules for duopoly newsroom employees with input from news management team.
• Track all employees time off in Breeze.
• Manage and track expenses on newsroom p-card.
• Assist newsroom staff with corporate T&E card expenses.
• Maintain office supplies.
• Help assist during major news events including hurricanes and Election Day coverage.
• Help onboard new employees.
• Organize monthly lunch and learns for the newsroom.
• Monitor and distribute competition story lists, when necessary.
• Manage newsroom’s meeting calendar and distribution lists to make sure events and emails are going to the right people.
• Request credentials for staff to cover important events.
• Serve as newsroom liaison with other departments.
• Encourage, coordinate and track staff involvement in community/station events with creative services.
• Train to be able to fill in on desk or writing for linear/digital.

Qualifications

• Experience with journalism (college coursework, university television, internships, etc.)
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Miramar, FL.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to work in high-risk emergency situations including hurricanes.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to quickly learn how the newsroom operates.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Efficient multitasker with excellent time management.
• Resourceful with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news.
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive news environment.
• Collaborative and team oriented.

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.