Digital Editor
NBC News
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
NBC News Digital is seeking an Asia editor based in the region.
The successful candidate will be deeply knowledgeable about digital news as well as Asia, and help drive coverage that resonates with an American audience during a time of great change.
You will be an unflappable editor with a track record of both writing and editing as well as directing writers and reporters with clear instructions that foster sharp, pointed stories. You will be comfortable turning quick news-of-day pieces as well as nurturing long-term assignments.
You will have a vision for how news online is and can be reported and distributed â€'' be it via desktop, mobile or search.
You will also have a deep understanding of and appreciation for storytelling for both a desktop and a mobile audience, and will understand the power of social media and data journalism for reporting, discovery and distribution. You appreciate when stories require data visualization, digital video or both.
While you will be located in Asia, you will be comfortable working across time zones to collaborate closely with the Senior News Editor for Digital in London, editors in New York and LA as well as NBC News freelancers, producers and correspondents throughout the region. You will also understand the importance of learning to work within in a large and multi-platform news organization.
Key Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Writing, commissioning and editing stories from the region -- both breaking news and news features
• Working closely with London's editorial team to uphold high editorial and production standards.
• Implementing Digital's strategic vision
• Make full use of the range of NBC News resources, including network newsgathering and multimedia, and finding ways to make the network's extensive video and reporting assets available on digital
• Mentor journalists on how to report responsibly, be it online or in the field
• Coordinate rollout of stories and packages with different NBC News platforms
• Make sure content is shared on various platforms in the most creative way possible
Qualifications
/Requirements
• 2 years working in a strictly digital shop
• Desire to work in a creative, demanding and competitive environment
• Strong ability to work within a large organization and collaborate across many platforms
• Experience working in a digital environment
• Experience working with journalists for whom English is a second language
• Second language
Additional Job Requirements:
• Full English language capabilities
• 5 years working in a newsroom environment, including experience with breaking news
• 5 years' relevant experience working in the region
• Top-notch news judgment and experience with assigning, writing and editing stories
• Strong attention to detail and sound editorial judgment under pressure
• In-depth knowledge of the region, familiarity with regional histories and established contacts
• Willingness to work non-traditional office hours
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and the post holder may be required to carry out any other tasks as requested and within capabilities
Location: Hong Kong