Overview
Researcher, Midwest Region Jobs in Chicago, USA at NBCUniversal
We create world‑class content and distribute it across film, television, streaming, and theme‑park platforms. Our brands include NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock, along with Universal Studios and Dream Works Animation.
Job Description
As a Researcher
, you will coordinate with and support management, producers, assignment editors, and the social media team in news gathering and coverage of content for broadcast, cable, digital platforms, and brands.
Responsibilities
- Assist with full scope of production, including research and gathering of visual elements for ongoing story coverage and during breaking news.
- Help monitor social media sites and the web.
- Initiate and maintain communication with platform partners.
- Participate in daily network‑wide conference calls.
- Establish and maintain working story and contact files.
- Monitor competitive broadcasts, cable, and digital platforms.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum one year professional network news experience, either with a program, bureau, or assignment.
- Working knowledge of TV production.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours—including weekends, holidays, and overnights—under tight deadline pressure, sometimes with little or no warning (e.g., breaking news).
- Willingness to work in Chicago, IL.
Additional Requirements:
- Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, requiring presence in the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.
Benefits:
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. Salary range: $58,160.
Additional Information
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 Ac
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Title: Researcher, Midwest Region
Company: NBCUniversal
Location: Chicago, USA
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