NBCUniversal is hiring: Managing Editor NBC 4 Telemundo 52 Los An...
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Job Description
NBC4 and T52, the NBC and Telemundo owned stations in Los Angeles, are looking for a duopoly Managing Editor to oversee editorial content across both stations. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully merge editorial operations for NBC4 & T52 while simultaneously executing the strategic visions of two unique brands. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader focused on breaking and enterprise storytelling while fostering team collaboration.
The duopoly Managing Editor will lead a team of experienced journalists in daily news gathering, breaking news coverage and editorial decision making. This candidate should have extensive experience in optimizing news gathering operations and workflows. A proven track record of exceptional news judgment is required to be successful in this duopoly role.
This position reports directly to both the VP of News for NBC4 & T52.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading daily editorial meetings for both NBC4 & T52
- Provide editorial direction to staff including reporters, photographers, assignment editors and producers
- Approve reporter scripts with an emphasis on enforcing factual integrity and adhering to NBC4 & T52 standards and guidelines
- Review scripts for facts and up-to-date information in addition to reviewing scripts for grammar and style
- Guide, lead and manage the station’s coverage of breaking news and big story coverage
- Work with the digital team to maximize news coverage on all digital platforms
- Participate in the performance appraisal process in conjunction with the VPs of News
- Perform other duties as assigned including scheduling
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
- Minimum 10 years of newsroom experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a news management role (News Director, Assistant News Director, Executive Producer, Managing Editor or Assignment Manager) in a top 20 market newsroom
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
- Field producing experience a plus
- Experience supervising, training, coaching and motivating a team
- Proficiency in working with the latest newsroom technologies (both hardware and software)
- Ability to help set and communicate newsroom policies
- Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
- A pioneering spirit with desire to learn emerging technologies and invent the future
- Must be a fierce competitor
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
- Must have a flexible schedule with willingness to travel and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Desired Characteristics:
- Working knowledge of Los Angeles market
- Basic understanding of the NBC4 and T52 Los Angeles news brands
- Demonstrated ability to lead successful teams
- Excellent communication skills
Additional Requirements:
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Salary Range: $135,000 to $185,000 (Bonus and Long-Term Incentive eligible)
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