Managing Editor

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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.
Job Description

The NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra 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. The ability to create and embrace new approaches to news gathering and storytelling.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for helping shape coverage for NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra
Provide editorial direction to staff including reporters, photographers, assignment editors and producers
Work with NBC Boston, NECN, Telemundo and Boston Sports Network to share and maximize content across all platforms
Give coverage guidance for field crews with an emphasis on enforcing factual integrity and adhering to NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra standards and guidelines
Help ensure scripts are factual, exhibit strong storytelling and correct grammar
Guide, lead and manage the station’s coverage of breaking news and big story coverage
Participate in the performance appraisal process in conjunction with the VPs of News
Perform other duties as assigned including scheduling
Work in strong collaboration with other News Managers

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
Minimum 10 years of news experience
Minimum of 5 years of 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 preferred
Experience supervising, training, coaching, and motivating a team
Proficiency in working with the latest newsroom technologies
Ability to help set and communicate newsroom goals and policies
Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
Desire and ability to maximize amount of content gathered in the field

Desired Characteristics:

Working knowledge of the Boston market
Modern approach to managing people and producing content
Demonstrated ability to lead successful teams
Excellent communication skills
Basic understanding of the NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra news brands

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
Must have a flexible schedule and work long hours and on weekends with short notice
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.