Job Description

NBC Bay Area is looking for a forward-thinking, strategic newsroom leader to guide our editorial teams across both broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a dynamic collaborator with a passion for impactful storytelling, a sharp editorial eye, and a deep understanding of how audiences engage with news in today’s rapidly evolving media landscape. Familiarity with the Bay Area’s diverse communities is a plus and fluency in Spanish is desirable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the editorial vision and execution of daily newscasts and digital content, ensuring compelling, accurate and audience-first storytelling.
• Oversee live broadcast and streaming news productions, integrating breaking news, enterprise reporting, and innovative elements.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team including anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, the assignment desk while fostering a culture of creativity.
• Recruit, develop and retain top newsroom talent, while setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for performance and journalistic standards.
• Drive the development of segments and special projects across linear and digital platforms and social media.
• Leverage analytics and audience insights to inform editorial decisions and optimize content performance across platforms.
• Champion digital-first thinking, encourage experimentation with formats, platforms, and storytelling techniques to reach and engage diverse audiences.
• Lead the newsroom during major breaking news events, ensuring seamless coordination and high impact coverage.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience as an Executive Producer in a medium to large market.
• Demonstrated excellence in journalistic judgment, with the ability to write and edit compelling broadcast and digital copy.
• A creative and solutions-oriented approach to storytelling and newsroom management.
• Proven ability to make strategic decisions under tight deadlines and in high pressure situations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record of motivating and guiding diverse teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with a proactive mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural newsroom environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA

Additional Requirements:

• *  **Required On-Site** : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated 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 theBenefits page of the Careers website. _

Salary range: $125,000 - $170,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.