NBCUniversal is hiring: Director, News Info Research & Workflows in New York

Director, News Info Research & Workflows Join to apply for the Director, News Info Research & Workflows role at NBCUniversal Base pay range $135,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr Job Description NBC News is seeking an experienced Director of News Info Research and Workflows to help sustain and modernize the network’s award-winning research and verification infrastructure. This role will help design a new research model, develop and deliver training to the teams who will absorb the research functions, lead complex research requests and manage research tools and databases, ultimately strengthening collaboration across teams. This position will play a critical role in ensuring that NBC News remains a leader in credible, well-sourced, and data-driven journalism. Responsibilities Partner with newsgathering, Standards & Practices, editorial leadership, and technology leads to identify go-forward tools and approaches for NBC News-based research requests Lead advanced and specialized research requests for NBC News brands and platforms Partner with newsgathering and editorial leads to identify beat-specific/unit subject matter experts to receive super user training; partner with HR and editorial teams to develop training materials Support breaking news leads as “Research Story Captain” to expand internal expertise; help develop surge team capacity Manage access to specialized databases and subscriptions, and design systems that strengthen accuracy, speed, and collaboration across broadcast, digital, streaming, and field teams Work with sourcing and operations to transition contract management Work with editorial leads to identify and integrate news info research into brand and platform workflows, identifying and documenting self-service opportunities on an ongoing basis Qualifications 10+ years of newsroom, investigative, or research experience, ideally within a broadcast, digital, or multimedia environment Advanced command of LexisNexis, Accurint, PACER, Pipl, ProQuest, and related systems Proven ability to train journalists and implement new workflows Strong organizational, communication, and cross-department collaboration skills with a lens towards support of editorial flow and best practices Master’s in Library & Information Science (MLIS), Journalism, or related field preferred Deep understanding of data verification, sourcing ethics, and digital security Additional Requirements Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 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 $135,000 - $170,000 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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com . Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Research Industries Entertainment Providers #J-18808-Ljbffr