NBCU News Group is adding 200 new positions in a major expansion of its streaming and digital operations. Describing the growth spurt as a “substantial investment,” the NBCU division di…
in 2020. The design of Peacock, which houses dozens of free, live and ad-supported channels in addition to its on-demand offerings, has positioned news and sports as bedrock elements.NBC News Now plans to continue adding weekday live programming through the fall and increase weekend fare in the early weeks of 2022. The streaming service will also begin its international distribution later this year.
“When we combine the power of our portfolio, across our many platforms, our reach and impact is unmatched,” said Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCU News Group. “Our core focus is to consistently innovate in how our brands deliver distinctive, high-quality journalism. This substantial investment in streaming and digital allows us to meet the needs of news consumers in a rapidly-changing digital media industry.
The 200 new hires follow a previous round of 70 new additions to the staff. Axios, which first reported on the streaming expansion, estimated the news unit will have nearly 300 streaming-focused workers across editorial, engineering, product, talent and production.
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