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NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 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 News Digital is seeking an experienced and deeply-sourced reporter to cover the FBI and Department of Justice. The ideal candidate will prioritize revelatory reporting, publishing exclusive news on the major cases of the moment and on the DOJ and FBI as institutions. This person will be the lead reporter covering these two agencies for NBC News Digital. The ideal candidate will have impeccable, reliable and varied sources at these agencies and will be able to break news on the most competitive developing storylines and the most high-profile investigations, prosecutions and legal disputes in the country. In one week the reporter may be focused on, for example, a major criminal event such as a mass casualty incident, writing the daily report, getting information on the developing investigation from sources and advancing the news. In another week, they may be focused on revealing exclusive information about a FBI or DOJ investigation into a celebrity, large corporation, or political figure. In another they may be working on a newsy, inside-the-room story about culture changes, priority shifts and decision-making among the FBI or DOJs leaders or rank-and-file staff. This role will work closely and collaboratively with the colleagues in the National Security Unit, Washington DC Bureau, and politics teams. It also requires a high level of writing skill, and the ability to file fast, sharp, accurate and engaging copy. The reporter will be part of the NBC News Digital team, with an immediate focus on writing for NBCNews.com, sharing their reporting with the broader network and then appearing on streaming, podcast and other platforms as needed. The reporter may also contribute to or lead a weekly newsletter. This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of 3 days per week. It is full-time, based in Washington, DC. This position is represented by the New York NewsGuild - CWA. Key Responsibilities Break exclusive news on FBI and DOJ investigations and on these agencies and their leadership on NBCNews.com Cover major investigations, cases, legal disputes and personnel in the FBI and DOJ Hone in on major storylines of national interest and deliver scoops and detailed well-written enterprise pieces Discuss published work across platforms Brief network stakeholders on major FBI and DOJ investigations and decisions Qualifications Key Qualifications 10+ years experience covering law enforcement A robust and reliable source base across multiple FBI and DOJ departments Intimate knowledge of federal law enforcement investigative and prosecutorial procedures and practices Clean, accurate and engaging writing style Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues covering law enforcement, intelligence, national security, defense, politics, and other beats Additional Requirements Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. 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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000. 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. 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NBC News by 2x Get notified about new Reporter jobs in Washington, DC . 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