Specialist, Elections, NBC News Decision Desk

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The NBC News Decision Desk is seeking a highly organized Specialist to support its Elections unit, providing critical analysis and data during elections and ensuring smooth operations and accurate reporting.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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

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