Job 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.
CNBC is seeking an experienced reporter to cover the tech companies, startups and inventors at the center of the AI boom. Based in San Francisco or Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, you will be responsible for producing original stories on the most important technology trend of the moment, while also covering breaking news, such as big financing rounds, C-suite shakeups and acquisitions. You also may be asked to work on or lead ambitious projects with a group of other reporters and editors. We are looking for a journalist who can break news, write sharp and timely analysis, and provide context on the political, societal, and ethical implications of significant breakthroughs in the industry.
Responsibilities:
+ Report and write stories on AI trends, technologies and key players, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google and Meta, with a focus on business impact.
+ Break news on AI-related companies, investments and other major developments.
+ Take complicated topics like large language models and AI safety and write about them in a way that's tangible for a mainstream audience.
+ Stay close to regulatory developments, policy changes and global competition, particularly from China.
+ Work closely with editors, reporters and video creators and TV producers on in-depth stories and multimedia packages.
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
When you join the NBCUniversal family, you'll get...
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, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. Salary Range: $75,000-$115,000
+ Bachelor's degree in journalism, a related field or relevant work experience.
+ 5+ years of journalism experience with a strong track record of original reporting.
+ Demonstrated knowledge of AI technologies, the tech industry and financial markets.
+ Strong sourcing skills and experience working under deadline pressure.
+ Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment.
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
[email protected].
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.
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