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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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.

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.

Job Description

NBC News is seeking an experienced Manager, Editorial Records Desk to support the network’s award-winning editorial research and verification infrastructure. This role will be closely partnered with the Director of the Editorial Records Desk, with heavy emphasis on research and records management within the legal system and judicial networks.

This position will play a critical role in ensuring that NBC News remains a leader in credible, well-sourced, and data-driven journalism.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing, summarizing and interpreting legal documents, court filings and other public records for producers and reporters.
• Solid understanding of [the law], court systems and public records access (offline and online)
• Ability to explain complex legal terms (jargon) and procedures in plain language
• Conduct in-depth research using federal, state, local court and public records databases eg. PACER, CourtListener, Courtlink but also Nexis, TLO, Accurint, Factiva
• Assist in retrieving legal documents and filing public records requests (county clerks, FOIA, FOIL)
• Track ongoing litigation, monitor court dockets and provide research memos summarizing findings for reporters and producers
• People finding and identify verification using public records

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal, newsroom, investigative, or research experience, ideally within a broadcast, digital, or multimedia environment
• Advanced command of LexisNexis, Accurint, PACER, Pipl, ProQuest, and related systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-department collaboration skills with a lens towards support of editorial flow and best practices
• Deep understanding of data verification, sourcing ethics, and digital security; experience in AI preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.
• Weekends: This position requires weekend shifts, expected Tuesday-Sunday.

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.

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.

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