We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/diversity-equity-inclusion) initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.nbcuniversal.com/csr) work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.NBCU Local in Washington, DC is looking for a News Director to oversee the day-to-day operations of the station’s news department. The News Director, who will report to the Vice President of News, will be responsible for executing the strategic mission for the News organization while ensuring that the highest levels of journalistic, legal, production and promotional standards are maintained. The position will oversee big stories, breaking news, weather and sweeps planning with an eye toward budget, payroll, staffing, and news operations to meet operational goals. This position will also be integrally involved in innovation in our duopoly newsroom and executing new ways to cover news across all platforms.Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Work with VP, News to plan short and long term strategies across multiple platforms
Manage day-to-day coverage, major events, and breaking news across
Implement strategies and tactics to increase ratings and performance in all newscasts
Oversee specials units including investigative /consumer units, elections coverage and other station events
Provide guidance at editorial meetings for daily newscasts
Work with Director of Integrated Media to develop new content for digital and streaming platforms, including OTT and FAST
Provide leadership to News professionals, driving culture of creativity, excellence and diversity of thought in a multi-platform environment
Train and develop news staff in coordination with other news managers
Develop and manage ongoing staff recruitment in all news production areas
Ensure the daily goals and missions are executed, tracked and communicated to the staff
Evaluate workflow efficiencies and staffing to ensuring editorial resources are allocated most effectively and expectations are met
Work with leadership team to identify talent and develop pipeline for key positions
Provide consistent, effective communication to the newsroom on all facets of operations and station life
Ensure standards are met and newsroom’s policies and procedures are followed
Partner closely with T44 News Director to ensure stations to ensure the most effective duopoly operations
Schedule anchors, reporters regularly
Back-up VP, News as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum 3 years' experience in News leadership role in a medium to large market
Minimum 5 years' experience in News
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Willingness and ability to work long hours, late nights and weekends as required
Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
Must be willing to work onsite 5 days per week
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program
Desired Characteristics:
Must be creative, innovative, have a hands-on managing style, and be able to create and execute a winning strategy across multiple platforms
Ability to grow and maintain a culture of respect and collaboration
Excellent people management, leadership and coaching skills
Change agent
Excellent communication skills
High level of experience in technical expertise across emerging multi-media platforms
Possess strong writing, producing, creative, management and leadership skills
Fierce competitor who plays to win
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred
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