Oferta de trabajo: Sr. Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

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Role Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs – NBCUniversal is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the team responsible for advising business units subject to federal regulatory requirements by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as well as engaging in related communications and technology policy issues. Candidate must have demonstrated experience in the broadcast media and/or digital content industry, and must possess superior analytical, problem-solving and communication (verbal and written) skills.

Job Duties

• Counsel NBCUniversal-owned television stations, broadcast/cable networks, streaming/digital platforms, theme parks and other regulated businesses on federal legal requirements, including but not limited to: content regulation, media ownership, sponsorship identification, political advertising, accessibility, retransmission consent, network affiliation, spectrum management, and broadcast and facility licensing

• Monitor rulemaking and other proceedings at federal agencies, and where relevant, assist with the development of policy positions and comments

• Engage in advocacy before the FCC, FTC and other federal agencies, including in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., trade associations)

• Provide legal advice relating to accessibility laws and regulations governing televised and digital video programming, including closed captioning and audio description

• Analyze certain legislative and rulemaking proposals impacting televised and streaming video programming, including privacy, children’s marketing

• Advise on emerging media policy areas, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic activity and content moderation issues (e.g., Sec. 230)

Basic Requirements

• Law degree

• Member of D.C. bar or other U.S. state bar and registered as in-house counsel for D.C.

• 7+ years of related experience at law firm, FCC/FTC or in-house at a media/digital content company

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and Teams

Desired Characteristics

• FCC or in-house counsel experience strongly preferred

• Outstanding interpersonal, writing and analytic skills

• Superior sound judgment and professionalism to resolve legal issues quickly

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including escalating matters as needed

• Proactively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible to acquiring new areas of expertise as regulatory environment and business needs change

   

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

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 (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary range: $165,000 - $200,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.