Managing Editor - NBC 4 / 52

Job Description

Responsibilities

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 optimizing 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 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:
• 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)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8yo7x-18-189-188-121-42 in your application.