Assistant News Director - NBC Telemundo Los Angeles

NBC4 & T52 is seeking an innovative Assistant News Director to lead the nations secondlargest duopoly newsroom. The job requires someone who can go beyond established goals and perform these functions within the context of the duopoly objectives policies and procedures. We are looking for a visionary with unmatched news judgment and the ability to inspire our talented news team exceeding goals creatively and crafting compelling stories within our duopolys vision. Reporting directly to our VPs of News for NBC4 and T52 youll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of news. Our newsroom fosters creativity and diversity where your ideas matter and your impact is limitless. Ready to shape the news landscape Apply now and be part of our story at NBC4 & T52.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take charge of daytoday operations major events and breaking news across all NBC4 broadcast and digital platforms.
• Formulate and execute strategies to enhance ratings and performance fostering a culture of creativity and excellence among the team.
• Oversee the planning and execution of special projects ensuring innovative and impactful coverage.
• Provide strong leadership to news professionals nurturing a diverse and skilled team through coaching and mentorship.
• Evaluate and enhance workflow efficiencies ensuring clear communication of daily goals and welldefined editorial resources.
• Implement and stay abreast of federal state and local laws affecting editorial operations enforcing newsroom policies deadlines and style guidelines.
• Manage the script approval process collaborating with individual managers to maintain high standards.
• Act as a reliable backup for the VP of News for T52 and NBC4 when needed demonstrating flexibility and expertise in pivotal situations.
• Recruit onair and offair talent for all news positions in tandem with VP of News

Qualifications :

• Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role in a mid to large market.
• Minimum 10 years experience in news.
• Excellent people management leadership and coaching skills.
• High level of experience in technical expertise across emerging multimedia platforms.
• Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications or equivalent work experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish both written and verbal.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Leads change in an inclusive manner.
• Energetic and diligent in launching major campaigns.
• Champions vibrant editorial processes and journalistic excellence.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic contentdriven technologyintensive environment.
• Marketing Research skills.
• Knowledgeable about FCC rules and laws pertaining to news broadcasting in multimedia platforms and employment and labor regulations.
• A fierce competitor who plays to win.

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 at the station in Universal City CA.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Requirements:

Required OnSite: This position is required to be performed fulltime from an NBCUniversaldesignated worksite.

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 of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $180000 to $225000 (bonus and longterm incentive eligible)

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