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Assistant News Director - Telemundo Área de la Bahía

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Assistant News Director - Telemundo Área de la Bahía

• Intermediate Level
Skills: Live Event / On Location Services Directors

Summary

San Jose, CA: Telemundo Área de la Bahía, KSTS is looking for an Assistant News Director to help lead the Spanish-language newsroom in a strong NBC/Telemundo duopoly. The Assistant News Director will manage day to day news operations, editorial decisions, and personnel management.

Category Directors  Live Event / On Location Services 
Location California
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Feb 21, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Telemundo Área de la Bahía, KSTS is looking for an Assistant News Director to help lead the Spanish-language newsroom in a strong NBC/Telemundo duopoly.  The Assistant News Director will manage day to day news operations, editorial decisions, and personnel management.   We are looking for someone with both strong news judgment and an ability to work with a broad range of people.  Telemundo 48 and NBC Bay Area work together to inform and serve our Bay Area communities. This role will also work closely with our sister stations in Sacramento and Fresno to provide impactful coverage across Northern and Central California.  Teamwork and collaboration define our culture and we seek a candidate who embodies those values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage day-to-day coverage, major events, and breaking news.
  • Implement strategies and tactics to increase ratings and performance in all newscasts.
  • Drive a culture of creativity, excellence, and diversity of thought in a multi-platform environment.
  • Train and develop news staff in coordination with other news managers and their work groups.
  • Participate in the performance appraisal process.
  • Manage script approval process as delegated to individual managers.
  • Schedule talent with an understanding of viewership and programming demands.
  • Engage on all aspects of news content for the station’s websites and other new media outlets.
  • Ensure the daily goals and missions are executed, tracked, and communicated to the staff.
  • Evaluate workflow efficiencies ensuring editorial resources and expectations are clearly defined and met.
  • Enforce the newsroom’s policies and procedures, including deadlines and style.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Producer, Managing Editor, Assistant News Director, or similar leadership role in a mid to large market.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent work experience.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal.
  • Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
  • Must be hands-on
  • Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
Desired Qualifications
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • Must be creative, and innovative, able to lead by example, and be able to create and execute a winning strategy across multiple platforms.
  • Ability to grow and maintain a culture of respect and collaboration.
  • Excellent people management, leadership, and coaching skills.
  • Lead change in an inclusive manner.
  • Strong Organizational skills and experience in a mid/large market newsroom.
  • Proven ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and can train, coach, and motivate staff members in a positive way to advance their skills and bring out the very best in each of them.
  • Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content-driven, technology-intensive environment
  • Possess strong writing, producing, creative, management, and leadership skills
  • Must be a fierce competitor who plays to win
Additional Requirements:
•Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal designated worksite

Salary range: $120,000 - $180,000 (bonus eligible)

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day, Evening
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