Jobs at msnbc.com

About msnbc.com

Msnbc.com, the award-winning news site widely recognized as the best on the Internet, is the exclusive online channel for the NBC News family. Msnbc.com’s driving force is to provide the optimal consumer experience, presenting a diverse range of original content and the best from our partners in a rich multi-media environment that includes interactive features and free streaming video, allowing users to access the news and information they want, when and how they want it, 24 hours a day.

Check back here regularly to view employment opportunities at msnbc.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all positions are located in the Seattle, WA area.

To apply for positions on our team, respond by email to . Please include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line. Send mail to:

Msnbc.com
Attn. Human Resources
One Microsoft Way, Bldg. 25N
Redmond, WA 98052
USA

Msnbc values diversity in its work place and is committed to equal opportunity.

Job Openings

Editorial

Associate Business Editor

Finance

Senior Accounting Manager

Sales

Director of Sales, Eastern Region

Technology

Network Engineer

Editorial positions

Associate Business Editor
Msnbc.com is looking for a razor-sharp associate business editor to help develop, manage and produce content. At least five years’ daily business news experience required; at least two years’ online experience preferred. Successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to manage and produce business news packages and projects that appeal to a mass-market audience. Job requires an instinctive ability to understand what stories appeal to online news readers and to move quickly to meet the needs of a 24-hour news cycle.

Must have strong demonstrated ability to write news copy and headlines. Looking for someone with a strong personality with persuasive powers to promote content, yet able to work comfortably with a small team of co-equals. Job will be based in New York or Redmond, Washington. Pay commensurate with experience, including a benefits package that is well above industry standards.

Finance positions

Senior Accounting Manager
Msnbc.com is the leader in online news, publishing web sites including msnbc.com, TodayShow.com and Newsvine.com that reach 40 million consumers a month. Headquartered on Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington with locations throughout the US and internationally, including New York, Washington D.C., London and Shanghai, msnbc.com is a joint venture owned by Microsoft and NBC Universal. Named as one of the best places to work in the Seattle Area, we operate as a stand-alone company with a dynamic, small company culture and a passion for delivering the news and innovative experiences to our audience.

Job description

This position is responsible for managing the company’s accounting and budget management functions and ensuring that our accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Specific activities include preparing financial statements and reports to internal and external stakeholders, managing and improving accounting systems and processes, controlling costs through variance analysis and management of certain suppliers, leading the annual audit, and serving as the internal accounting expert.

This position will interact extensively with internal and external stakeholders including department managers, finance and accounting functions at Microsoft and NBC Universal, and suppliers to the company. The role will also manage a small staff.

Detailed responsibilities

Direct and coordinate company accounting and budget management functions.
Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and applicable benchmarks.
Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and forecasts, including presentations for the Company’s Board of Directors.
Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop budget plans for the company.
Serve as primary liaison for company accounting issues.
Serve as primary finance contact with Company’s parents, and work with various contacts in the parents’ organizations to ensure the smooth transfer of financial information between the parents and the Company.
Perform analyses related to company activities and policies, including transactions, resourcing plans, etc.
Manage and direct annual financial audit.

Required experience

Accounting degree, 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, CPA preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills, specifically experience interacting with senior management and providing excellent customer service
Managing multiple projects concurrently and overseeing a broad range of activities
Experience working with accounting software and strong command of Excel
Management of staff

Sales positions

Director of Sales, Eastern Region
This strategic position is focused on developing sales opportunities for msnbc.com specific to the assigned geographic region. The Regional Director will report to the Sr. Director of National Sales and will work closely with the regional AE’s to respond to client RFPs and provide account management. Key responsibilities include developing compelling marketing solutions and providing top-notch customer service to clients while managing and coaching a highly functional team.

The Regional Sales Director will develop key relationships with Microsoft AEs, AM’s and internal Microsoft sales contacts and work with msnbc.com Sales Product Managers to manage sales communications regarding product and sales operations issues and opportunities. Also, this person will focus a significant portion of their energy building and maintaining direct relationships with top agencies and clients.

The Regional Sales Director will also work with various internal partners including sales product management, marketing, editorial, and technology to help drive product strategy, monetization plans, and be the advocate for advertising clients internally. In addition, they will be responsible for public speaking engagements and all around industry presence for the West region.

A minimum 10 years experience in media sales or marketing. Candidates must have strong sales presentation skills as well as project management and sales packaging/pricing skills.

The ideal candidates will be action oriented, results driven individuals able to function cooperatively within a complex sales organizational structure. Candidates must also demonstrate exceptional customer-focus and be confident communicators in phone, written and face-to-face settings. Ideal candidates must have the ability to identify new sales opportunities, define the products to meet the account's needs, and execute media packages to meet their revenue goals. It is crucial that candidates be able to represent msnbc.com with integrity and trustworthiness. Candidates must have excellent relationship and time management skills in order to successfully manage accounts and revenue opportunities.

Technology positions

Network Engineer
This is a full time permanent position as a Network Engineer within the Network Operations team. You will be responsible for operations and management of an enterprise 24x7 network.

As a member of the Networking Operations team you would be responsible for hardware installations, troubleshooting all network related issues, software upgrades, documentation and following best practices procedures for the enterprise network. The Network Engineer will work closely with the Sr. Network Engineer on projects and other related duties.

Responsibilities:

Monitor, troubleshoot and maintain an enterprise network
Support the enterprise network 24x7 with on-call rotation
Work off hours and weekends as necessary
The ability to function independently with minimal supervision
The ability to work in a small team environment
The ability to configure, upgrade and install networking equipment
Produce and maintain network documentation with Visio
Domestic and International travel expected (10-15%)

Job Requirements:

5-10 years experience in the following areas:

Enterprise networking, troubleshooting enterprise networks (LAN/WAN), in depth TCP/IP knowledge, Cisco hardware & software (IOS & CatO/S, native/hybrid), working with Telco’s, All types of physical layer cabling and different circuit knowledge (T1 & DS-3).

3-5 years experience in the following areas:

Layer-2/3 routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, Static, STP, GE-Channel, PPP), ACL configurations, Cisco hardware (6500, 4500, 3750, 7600, 3800, 2800, 2600, ASA5500, PIX515e), DNS/Bind knowledge and SNMP management software (Ciscoworks, Solarwinds, NetMRI).

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Ability to work independently and in a small team
Proficiency in Microsoft office productivity suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project)

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years + Cisco certification or 5-10 years enterprise networking experience
ITIL or Industry accepted Best Practices
Must be able to lift 50 lbs

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