Counsel/Sr. Counsel, NBCU News Group

Role Purpose The NBCUniversal News legal team supports NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, E! News, NBCU Local and Telemundo Network. The editorial lawyers work closely with journalists and editorial leadership to provide timely, practical, and strategic advice in support of our journalism and growing news business. Based in Miami, Telemundo produces and distributes premium Spanish-language news content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. Its flagship nightly news program is Noticias Telemundo. Telemundo Stations Group consists of 30 local television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. It serves the largest Hispanic television markets in the country. The Counsel or Sr. Counsel will serve as a news content and media lawyer to the News Group. The role is primarily dedicated to supporting the newsrooms of Telemundo Network and the Telemundo Station Group on Spanish-language content, with additional counseling for NBC News, MSNBC and CNBC. Job Duties Advise editorial leadership and journalists working across platforms including linear television, streaming, digital, social and audio, in support of daily news programming, commentary, investigative reports, documentaries, entertainment and lifestyle, true crime, financial journalism, and unscripted programming Conduct pre-broadcast and pre-publication review Advise on newsgathering and access issues Counsel on copyright and other intellectual property matters Advise on, and respond to, pre- and post-publication threats and challenges Respond to subpoenas and other third-party requests for information Craft and deliver legal training for the newsroom Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to, among other topics, sponsored editorial content, e-commerce, and elections Implement and counsel on News Group policies that protect our integrity, accuracy and independence Monitor legal developments affecting the press and freedom of speech Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversal’s Legal Department, including on news-related litigation Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and creative team culture