NBCUniversal · 2 days ago
Specialist, Elections, NBC News Decision Desk
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $95K/yr
1+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, and they are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Specialist to support its Elections unit. This role involves conducting research and analysis, maintaining essential resources, and coordinating with teams to ensure smooth operations and accurate reporting during elections.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNews
Responsibilities
Conduct research and analysis to support election-night decision-making
Test proprietary election systems and graphics used across NBCUniversal platforms
Assist with outreach to state and local election officials to support planning and voter turnout initiatives, including Plan Your Vote
Maintain shared documents and spreadsheets with key election data, schedules, race notes, and administrative rules
Coordinate with political campaigns to obtain headshots and other on-air materials
Support ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned
Collaborate with the Decision Desk team to prepare presentations and reports for internal meetings and executive briefings
Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, and supply orders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in a research or administrative role, preferably supporting a team in a television news or production environment
Strong knowledge of and interest in U.S. politics, elections, and current events
Proficiency in Excel and other spreadsheet tools for organizing data, performing basic analysis, and creating charts or tables
Skilled in creating visually compelling presentations that clearly communicate complex information
Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
Must be a proactive self-starter comfortable handling ad hoc projects and shifting priorities
Willing and able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights, under tight deadlines, sometimes with little or no notice
Must be based in or willing to work from Philadelphia, PA, with occasional travel to NBC offices in New York
Preferred
Experience working in a newsroom or media production environment
A strong interest and background in U.S. electoral politics
Comfort working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, especially during live news events
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Enthusiasm for innovation and improving workflows through technology or process enhancements
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is a media company that provides entertainment and news development, production, distribution, and marketing services. It is a sub-organization of Comcast.
10001+ employees
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Chief executive officer
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