Editorial Assistant, Shop TODAY

USD 31.25 - USD 36.05 - hourly Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

TODAY Digital is looking for an Editorial Assistant to support Shop TODAY’s editorial and commerce initiatives, specifically assisting in the editorial execution of Shop TODAY's commerce coverage across daily programming. This role serves as a key liaison between the editorial and production teams, writing commerce content tied to on-air segments, identifying timely shopping trends, maintaining editorial planning tools, and ensuring seamless coordination before, during and after broadcast segments air. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented writer with strong commerce instincts who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment. This position requires excellent editorial judgment, strong writing skills, an understanding of SEO and audience trends, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Write broadcast-related commerce articles and execute day-of-air refreshes, price checks and updates to ensure articles remain accurate and current. Refresh high-priority articles and evergreen commerce content as assigned. Pitch products for broadcast segments using analytics and historical brand data to ensure pitches are relevant and expected top performers Maintain and update the various editorial calendars & trackers for the team, ensuring alignment across broadcast programming and editorial coverage. Help with SEO, digital, trending and seasonal story coverage as needed. Support editorial coverage for major shopping events, including Prime Day and Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Monitor story performance using analytics platforms and use insights to improve content, headlines, product curation and overall strategy Collaborate with SEO, social and audience teams to maximize reach and conversions 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: $31.25 - $36.05 Qualifications Related experience in lifestyle, commerce or service journalism Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Strong editorial judgment with the ability to write clean, engaging and conversion-minded copy Experience working efficiently and accurately in a deadline-driven