Job Description

NBC is seeking an innovative and dynamic leader to spearhead our dayside coverage and drive editorial decisions for our esteemed Los Angeles station. As a pivotal member of our team, you will not only oversee newsroom operations but also supervise editorial content across various platforms. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional news judgment and strong management skills, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, timely, and impactful news coverage. Reporting directly to the VP of News for KNBC, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the narrative of one of the nation's leading news outlets. Join us and be at the forefront of shaping the future of journalism in the digital age.

Job Duties:

• Oversee daily editorial coverage, ensuring competitiveness across all platforms, especially during breaking news events.
• Edit scripts meticulously to uphold factual integrity and maintain consistent style standards.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership, NBC Owned Television stations, and NBC News for special events planning and day-to-day coverage coordination.
• Schedule editorial staff effectively to ensure comprehensive news coverage.
• Participate in performance evaluations for assigned editorial staff, in collaboration with the VP of News.
• Contribute to NBC4's recruitment efforts and facilitate new employee orientation when necessary.
• Monitor market trends, develop and implement content and format changes, and communicate the vision to the team.
• Collaborate with Creative Services to create promotions that resonate with a wide audience.
• Adherence to the standards upon which we operate when navigating editorial decisions on a day-to-day basis at NBC Los Angeles. You can learn more about these at this link: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/nbc-los-angeles-news-standards-and-publishing-principles/3143345/

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in news management or 7+ years of main show producing in a top 10 market.
• Proficiency in working with the latest newsroom technologies, both hardware and software.
• Nuanced and detailed copy editing abilities.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing Producers or Senior Producers.
• Ability to partner closely with nighttime and early morning Producers to create a seamless newscast in a 24-hour news environment.
• Experience creating schedules for newsroom staff.
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels.
• Basic understanding and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics in all platforms, including a current knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnights.
• Prior working experience in the Los Angeles news market.
• Capability to help set and communicate newsroom policies.
• Prior experience producing Dayside broadcasts in a top 10 market.
• Prior experience in a duopoly news environment.
• Experience producing digital content for a newscast.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Varied experience across multiple large markets is a plus!

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 Los Angeles, CA.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must Accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Please note that this role is being hired on a contractual basis with potential for extensions.
• Salary: $125,000 to $175,000 DOE

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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