Job Description

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we\'ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

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.



NBC10 is searching for a driven leader who can effectively oversee content for overall fairness, balance, accuracy and motivate a skilled team of journalists. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with newsroom operations and supervising editorial content for multi-platform delivery. The candidate must have a critical combination of both excellent news judgement and communication skills.

This position would report directly to the VP of News and Assistant News Director.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all content and coverage decisions for NBC10 multiplatform
• Lead a team of newscast Producers, Content Producers, Reporters, Photographers and Assignment Editors to gather news across the Delaware Valley
• Strong editorial judgment as well the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for cross-platform

• Works closely with the Digital lead to make sure stories are seen across multiple platforms
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure smooth and seamless show productions and the most accurate and compelling local coverage.
• Works with newsroom leadership, other NBC Owned Television stations and NBC News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage
• Communicate with news management and assignment desk personnel to shape newscasts and determine the composition and flow of all assigned platforms
• Responsible for scheduling editorial staff to ensure proper content coverage

• Participate in the performance appraisal process for assigned editorial staff in conjunction with the VP of News
• Works with news leadership to ensure necessary training and coaching is provided for Content Producers
• Participate in the NBC10 recruitment efforts and facilitate the newsroom orientation of new employees when needed
• Track market competitive trends, develop and implement show content and format changes, and articulate vision to employees
• Works with Creative Services to craft promotions that attract a wide audience

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years experience working in news management or main show producing in a top 10 market.
• Experience copyediting scripts
• Experience selecting, managing, developing and motivating a team of experienced editorial news professionals
• Proficiency in working with the latest newsroom technologies (both hardware and software)

• Ability to help set and communicate newsroom policies

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA

• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Desired Characteristics

• Solid news judgment, strong writing and research skills
• Proven strong journalistic leadership, with the ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast and digital news coverage

• Demonstrated ability to lead a staff effectively, solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a fast paced, breaking news, environment
• Competitive success in delivering both ratings and rank success
• Bilingual in English or Spanish
• 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

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Understanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with a desire learn emerging technologies and invent the future
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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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