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

Position Summary:

A key and integral member of the news leadership team, the Vice President, Standards will be responsible for guiding editorial teams at MSNBC and CNBC to decisions that lead to the best journalism outcomes, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines, and fostering a culture of accuracy, fairness, and transparency in news reporting. They will report to the Senior Vice President, Standards, to help lead the Versant News Standards Team and devise and execute strategic priorities for the team. They will collaborate with journalists, producers, and reporters at Versant’s news platforms to maintain editorial integrity while adapting to the evolving media landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

Editorial Guidance:

Establish and implement editorial policies and guidelines for news content across digital, broadcast, and streaming news platforms and showsEnsure accuracy and fairness in reporting while adhering to ethical and journalistic best practicesReview and approve sensitive or high-stakes stories, providing guidance on language, framing, and sourcingProvide real-time guidance on breaking news stories to ensure coverage is accurate and ethical Guide the news organization to onboard new technologies with an eye toward risk management and responsible adoptionServe as the point of escalation for editorial disputes and ethical concerns, offering clear and decisive recommendationsSupervise director-level members of the News Standards TeamStay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting news production and distributionWork closely with journalists, editors, producers, and reporters to implement best practices in storytelling, sourcing, fact-checking and morePartner with Legal, HR, and compliance teams to ensure journalistic practices align with corporate policies and legal and regulatory requirementsSupport, guide and hold senior editorial leaders accountable across all platformsAdvise on editorial decisions during breaking news and crisis situations to minimize legal and reputational riskManage corrections, retractions, and responses to complaints or challenges to published contentMonitor and address misinformation or disinformation threats impacting the news organization

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

20+ years working experience within the journalism field – including broadcast, cable, digital, or printProven background in network TV management or news production experience Prior experience as a people manager – ideally leading a team of seasoned journalists.

Desired Characteristics:

Must have ability to communicate and collaborate across all-levelsMust have exceptional news and editorial judgmentAdept in all forms of storytelling – both on traditional media, as well as emerging platformsShould be open and able to adapt to new approaches to content and storytelling.Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all levels of talent and leadershipProven ability to remain calm in high pressure environmentHighly collaborative in tone and approachProven ability to multi-task and manage a wide array of responsibilities in a deadline driven environment  Exceptional business ethics demonstrated professionalism and sound judgment.Prior experience in investigative journalism a plusFamiliarity with (or knowledge of) digital journalism and social media standards and practicesAbility to handle confidential material with utmost discretion.Self-starter; able to work independently and proactively.Exceptional writing and editorial skills

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: $200,000 - $250,000

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 [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.