Company Description
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.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
NBCUniversal News Legal Group
The NBCUniversal News Legal Group supports the news operations of NBC News, MSNBC, Telemundo, CNBC, NBCUniversal Owned Stations, and E! News. The Group’s media lawyers provide legal support for news content including newsgathering, pre-broadcast and pre-publication review, intellectual property, and regulatory issues. The Group’s media lawyers are located in New York City and Miami. They work closely with journalists and news management to provide practical and strategic advice and to support the global dissemination of news.
Job Duties
The Vice President, Legal Affairs, will serve as a media lawyer to the NBCUniversal News Group properties, primarily on issues of newsgathering, broadcast and publication, and intellectual property. The position is based in Miami and reports to the Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Advise News Group journalists in both English and Spanish working across a broad range of platforms, including linear television, streaming, digital, social, and podcasts, in support of a broad range of news content, including daily news programming and digital reporting, specials, investigative and breaking news, commentary, documentaries, entertainment and lifestyle, and unscripted programming
- Conduct pre-broadcast and pre-publication review of stories and scripts in both English and Spanish
- Advise on newsgathering and access issues
- Counsel on copyright and other intellectual property matters; negotiate and settle pre-litigation copyright claims
- Respond to pre- and post-publication threats and challenges
- Respond to subpoenas and other third-party requests for information
- Draft and deliver newsroom legal training and guidelines
- Provide production legal support, including drafting releases and location agreements
- Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to, among other topics, sponsored editorial content, issue and political advertising, and elections
- Review promotional and marketing materials
- Partner with NBCUniversal News Group Standards on upholding News Group policies that protect our integrity, accuracy and independence
- Monitor domestic and international legal developments affecting the press, freedom of speech, and publication
- Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversal’s Legal Department, including on News Group-related litigation
- Mentor and support lawyers within the News Group; contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture; demonstrate leadership; and take initiative to deliver value and support the production and distribution of the highest quality news content in the industry
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Spanish-language fluency
- Minimum of 12 years of legal experience advising news clients on content and intellectual property issues
- Demonstrated ability to counsel journalists in a fast-paced environment, partner with journalists to deliver compelling, diverse and visually-engaging stories and give clear, succinct, and practical legal advice that enables broadcast or publication
- Management experience
- Law degree required. Member in good standing of the State Bar of Florida, or another State Bar and registered in Florida as in-house counsel
- Decisive practitioner; skilled at explaining complex legal issues in a straightforward manner.
- Strong knowledge of media law and ethics
- Demonstrated passion for news and press freedom
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Superior writing, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Additional Requirements
- Must be willing to work in Miami, FL.
- This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week
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].
