Health and Wellness Reporter, Make IT

Job Description

Responsibilities
CNBC Digital is looking to hire a talented reporter to further develop its health and wellness coverage under the NYC-based Make It brand. CNBC Make It is a fast-growing, consumer-friendly section of CNBC, devoted to aspirational content about success, money, work and life.

The Health and Wellness Reporter will be responsible for pitching and creating content around the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affects CNBC Make It's readership, as well as engaging content around health and wellness for productivity, work-life balance and entrepreneurs. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting skills and a knack for making complex subjects interesting and relatable.

What you'll do:
• Generate story ideas, report, write, and create digital content.
• Help grow the Make It brand and cultivate an engaged audience.
• Collaborate with the digital video team to create informative and highly engaging videos.
• Contribute to multi-platform news coverage when needed.
• Use social media to distribute and promote content.

What we'll offer:

At our 1221 Avenue of the Americas office in New York City, you'll have access to great perks and amenities:
• Sneak Peek Screenings – Be the first to see the next big hit with sneak peek screenings of NBCUniversal movies and TV shows
• One-of-a-kind Events – Celebrate NBCU milestones like the Olympics, bring your parent to work with you or get a chair massage to celebrate National Relaxation Day - there's never a dull moment at NBCU.
• Onsite Medical Center – Access to urgent care, labs, behavioral health & vaccines. Plus, additional services for benefits participants including chiropractic/physical therapy, optometry, massages & primary care.
• Commuter Friendly – Save on subway fares, train tickets and parking expenses through our pre-tax savings options.
• Collaborative Workspaces – 30 Rock shares a relaxation space with building residents at the Zo Lounge, where employees have access to nap pods, event space and even a full-service café. The 11th floor outdoor gardens at 30 Rock also inspire outside-the-box thinking in the warmer months.
• Star Sightings – Our 30 Rock Headquarters is home to iconic shows like ''The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'' and ''Saturday Night Live.'' Which means you never know who you may run into!

When you join the NBCUniversal family, you'll get…

We're a global company that values our employee's individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we're smarter, more dynamic and better together. That's why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.

Qualifications/Requirements
What you'll bring:

At least three years previous experience as a writer or reporter at a major publication
• The ability to perform and multi-task under pressure
• Previous experience on the health, wellness and productivity beat, including (but not limited to) health coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic
• Ability to be organized and detail-oriented
• Proven ability to report and write accurately and clearly in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx68yj-3-21-248-47-42 in your application.