International Reporter
NBC News Digital London seeking an ambitious and experienced reporter to cover international news. The person will be mainly focused on the greater Middle East — including collaborating closely with producers and correspondents to cover breaking news and enterprise stories in the region — and will also be expected to cover major news events happening around the world, including live blog coverage.
The successful candidate will be a sharp reporter and clear writer who can comfortably juggle same-day, live, and enterprising pieces in a fast-paced environment on a weekly basis, working with editors and reporters in London, New York, and LA and elsewhere.
You are the right person for the job if you have covered major international stories for an American audience, and thrive on beating the competition. You will have demonstrated a deep understanding of foreign news, and enjoy coming up with fresh angles on ongoing events.
You’ll also be comfortable thinking creatively about coverage and making the most of the digital storytelling format, making sure you have the best photos, videos and other elements to provide context to a reader as a story is developing.
This role is based in London and is Sunday to Thursday. It’s a hybrid role, working in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Responsibilities Include:
Producing several articles a week — occasionally several a day — ranging from breaking news and quick analyses to longer-term enterprise stories on a specific beat
Making full use of the range of NBC News resources, including network newsgathering and multimedia
Collaborating with producers, correspondents and reporters around the world
Staying across events, trends and personalities in region
Writing clean, fast and accurate copy
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
At least 5 years of professional work experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience
Be a skilled reporter with outstanding communication skills
Desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment
Willingness to travel to coverage area
Desired Characteristics:
Experience working in a digital-first newsroom or news environment
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and operate on tight deadlines
Experience with live coverage
Language skills other than English