Vice President, Director of News Content_

Univision New York, the leading and most trusted news content organization, is searching for a non-traditional VP, Director of News Content to drive brand, innovate ideas, and formulate strategies to future-proof Univision New York’s leadership position across its multiple media platforms.We are looking for a best-in-class leader with the highest level of news judgment, journalistic integrity, and people management skills. The candidate must also be a community centric content expert, who fully understands the role of digital and non-linear distribution platforms.The right candidate will supervise and coordinate news staff and all news activities in a manner that will produce quality and engaging content using all available resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner in the New York market. He/she will manage an experienced editorial team and work closely with National and Local News departments, production, sales, engineering, radio stations, reporters, and digital staff. Qualified candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of current local, national, and international events.This position reports to the VP, Local News and works closely with the station’s General Manager, Production, Engineering, Promotion, and Public Affairs departments. Cooperation with Sales Department is important for sales of news franchises, sponsorships, and specials.YOUR DAY-DAY:+ Set goals, objectives and standards for news staff and the news broadcast+ Map out coverage strategies and plan assignments that are compatible with station’s image, goals, and brand+ News and content innovation+ Brand management+ Digital, Social, Audio, Online Streamlining and Linear platform distribution+ Manage and train staff on an on-going basis+ Responsible for final news product+ Possess excellent news judgment to lead our daily news coverage across all media platforms+ Lead, coach and motivate a strong team of journalists to raise the bar on their newscasts and stories+ Win breaking news and weather coverage in the hearts and minds of New Yorkers+ Work with producers, anchors, weather talent and reporters to develop branded “protective” content that will super-serve our audience+ Responsible to produce any special news programs i.e. debates, election coverage+ Adhere to and manage the operating budget of the news department+ Attend weekly meetings with Local News VP. Also, attend weekly station meetings with General Manager to advise and update on news operations and issues as well as weekly manager meetings to ensure open communications within station+ Coordinate all production and engineering requirements for newscasts+ Coordinate all technical requirements/problems with the production and engineering department heads+ Arrange for and coordinate news promotions with Promotions department+ Work with Senior Research Analyst in using company news research tools for tracking performance in viewership of all news shows+ Recruiting and hiring news staff+ Work with the Human Resources department on performance reviews and any personnel issues+ Establish and maintain organizational chart for the news department as to job titles, chain of command, and responsibilities+ Responsible for implementing and assuring that the news staff follows all news department and company policiesYOU HAVE:+ Broadcast journalism degree from accredited four-year college/university or equivalent experience+ Minimum ten years’ experience in all facets of television news production, writing, editing, camera operations and reporting+ Minimum five years’ experience in a medium to large market directing a news department+ Bilingual, Spanish and English, both written and oral+ Possess excellent leadership and team building skills+ Deep knowledge of New York DMA news market+ Ability to develop road map strategy+ Ability to work in a high-pressure environment+ Working knowledge of studio equipment, cameras teleprompter, lighting, and audio+ Strong ability to develop and maintain rapport with community+ Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology+ Ability to work closely with technical teamOUR BENEFITS:TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.#LI-ONSITEUnivision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.About TelevisaUnivisionAs the leading Spanish-language media and content company in the world, TelevisaUnivision features the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. The Company’s media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the U.S. and Las Estrellas and Canal 5 in Mexico. TelevisaUnivision is home to 36 Spanish-language cable networks, including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the U.S. and Mexico. With the most compelling portfolio of Spanish-language sports rights in the world, TelevisaUnivision has solidified its position as the Home of Soccer. TelevisaUnivision also owns and manages 59 television stations across the U.S. and four broadcast channels in Mexico affiliated with 222 television stations, Videocine studio, and Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, which encompasses 57 owned or operated U.S. radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. TelevisaUnivision is home to the global streaming services ViX and Blim TV, which altogether host over 50,000 hours of high-quality, original Spanish-language programming from distinguished producers and top talent. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, Univision NOW, and several top-rated digital apps. For more information, visit televisaunivision.com.Sobre TelevisaUnivisionComo la compañía líder de contenidos y medios en español en el mundo, TelevisaUnivision cuenta con la biblioteca de contenido propio más grande y capacidad de producción líder en la industria, mismas que impulsan sus ofertas de transmisión digital y lineal, así como sus plataformas de radio. La cartera de medios de la Compañía incluye las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision y UniMás en Estados Unidos, y Las Estrellas y Canal 5 en México. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de 36 canales de televisión de paga en español, incluidos Galavisión y TUDN, el canal de deportes en español número 1 en Estados Unidos y en México. Con la cartera de derechos deportivos en español más atractiva del mundo, TelevisaUnivision ha consolidado su posición como la Casa del Fútbol. TelevisaUnivision también posee y administra 59 estaciones de televisión en Estados Unidos y cuatro canales de transmisión en México con 222 estaciones de televisión asociadas, los estudios de Videocine y Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, que abarca 57 estaciones de radio propias u operadas en Estados Unidos, una serie de eventos en vivo y una sólida huella de audio digital. TelevisaUnivision es el hogar de los servicios de transmisión digital premium ViX y Blim TV, que en conjunto presentan más de 50,000 horas de programación original en español de alta calidad de productores distinguidos y talento destacado. Los activos digitales más relevantes de la empresa incluyen Univision.com, Univision NOW y varias aplicaciones digitales de primera categoría. Para obtener más información, visite televisaunivision.com