Director Of Multi-Platform Content, Nbc New York

Company Description

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This is a great opportunity to join the flagship duopoly station of NBCUniversal’s Owned Stations group, WNBC in New York and Telemundo WNJU, leading the stations’ digital, social and mobile media strategies.

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative individual to work closely with our news directors and to lead the production of digital and video content for all platforms including, but not limited to FAST, digital, linear, and social media platforms. You’ll direct a staff of digital/linear professionals, reporting to the SVP, News.

Responsibilities

• Salary Range - 125k-175k/annually
• Lead our content teams to develop workflows that deliver our content 24/7 across current and future platforms with storytelling that is optimized for each screen.
• Teach, coach and hire. Mentor content teams in best practices for writing and producing content for digital and social platforms.
• Analyze and actively use data and metrics to make informed editorial and strategic decisions and to create accountability for results.
• Oversees digital production and all digital and audio opportunities. Fills in for producing digital content in the absence of digital news producers.
• Actively partner with the news directors and marketing directors to create three-screen synergy (TV, digital, mobile) around station content and campaigns.
• Oversees the streaming (or FAST Channel) for all news coverage including breaking news, scheduled programs and unique content.
• Manages the day-to-day digital production and all digital and audio opportunities for the duopoly. Programs content for multiple platforms.
• Works with directors and operations to come up with multiple ways to produce and executive live programming.
• Promote inclusive journalism on all platforms.
• Support and collaborate with Creative Services and Community Relations.
• Hold newsroom employees accountable to ethical and editorial standards.
• Develops ideas for programs and features that the stations could produce.
• Be a resource for Sales in its content generation and digital sponsorship efforts for our lifestyle shows, New York Live and Acceso Total.
• Lead the content team in identifying new content types and innovative technologies that help us reach and serve new audiences.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Digital TV News and content development and production.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Previous EP or line producing experience
• Must be willing to work in NYC.

Desired Characteristics

• Able to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results consistently.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and influence across various functions and disciplines, including Production and Sales professionals.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills.
• Previous experience supervising a team of 5 or more.
• Exhibit executive presence, especially when dealing with high-level executives and corporate representatives.

Additional Information

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