NBCUniversal News Group Legal
The NBCUniversal News legal team supports NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, E! News, and the news divisions of local owned television stations and Telemundo Network News. The News lawyers work closely with journalists and editorial leadership to provide timely, practical, and strategic advice in support of our journalism and growing news business.
CNBC International
CNBC is the world’s number one business and financial news network. Its mission is to help the influential and aspirational make astute decisions to get ahead by providing live market updates, breaking news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews. CNBC International is responsible for dissemination of the various CNBC broadcast and digital services outside of the US. From its London, Singapore and Middle East HQs, CNBC International live broadcasts business and financial news programming.
Job Description
The Compliance Officer is a part time role supporting the News Group, with a focus on CNBC Int’l. The role is to review and provide regulatory advice on news longform, entertainment, religious and sports programming. The Compliance Officer is an expert in UK broadcast and digital regulation and will flag any content that is problematic under related laws and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Programme Review of News longform (CNBC International/CNBC US) content (up to 4 hours per week)
- Review all CNBC News longform evening and weekend programming for possible Ofcom breaches and communicate necessary edits to CNBC editorial staff.
- Programme Review of Non-News Programming (10-15 hours per week)
- Review religious, sport and entertainment programming for possible Ofcom breaches, and communicate any necessary edits to the CNBC editorial staff. Support work done by Ops teams on low risk compliance edits.
Qualifications
- Experience carrying out Ofcom Compliance Review for a UK broadcast or streaming channel (News channel experience is not essential but is preferred)
- Self-starter. Good communication and interpersonal skills, approachable and reliable
- Professional and calm manner
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude and high degree of initiative
- Strong time management, organisation, prioritisation and multi-tasking skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel & PowerPoint
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above description and may be modified at any time by the Company.
Additional Information
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