Job Description

NBC10 and Telemundo62 are looking for a collaborative, dynamic and creative leader who can effectively oversee the editorial coverage on multiple platforms. The Duopoly Executive Producer will make decisions for the NBC and Telemundo-owned stations in Philadelphia.

This position will be responsible for supervising the editorial content of newscasts, streaming and duopoly specials.

The candidate must have a critical combination of both excellent news judgement and communication skills, focusing on optimizing duopoly collaboration.

This position would report directly to the VP of News for NBC10 & Telemundo62.

_ Essential Responsibilities:_

• Responsible for the content and coverage decisions for NBC10 & T62 on linear and streaming channels in English and Spanish
• Lead a team of Producers, Reporters, Photojournalists and Assignment Editors to gather news across the Delaware Valley
• Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation across multiple platforms
• Use excellent news judgment to identify relevant and impactful stories for coverage
• Works with production, IT, engineering and newsroom staff to ensure smooth and seamless show productions
• Work closely with digital to implement a unified content strategy across all platforms
• Stay current with emerging trends and developments to continuously improve content quality
• Plan and execute on project-based assignments across platforms, including linear and our streaming channels
• Collaborates with newsroom leadership, other NBC Owned Television stations and NBC News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage
• Communicates with news management and assignment desk personnel to shape newscasts and determine the composition and flow of all assigned platforms
• Participates in the performance appraisal process for assigned editorial staff in conjunction with the VP of News for NBC10 & T62
• Works with news leadership to ensure necessary training and coaching is provided for Producers
• Participates in recruitment efforts and facilitates newsroom orientation of new employees when needed
• Tracks market competitive trends, develops and implements show content and format changes, and articulates vision and strategy 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
• Minimum 7 years of newsroom newsgathering and/or production experience in top 20 market.
• Experience in copyediting, producing and desktop editing
• Experience selecting, managing, developing and motivating a team of experienced editorial news professionals.

_ 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
• _ Required On-Site:_ This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired:

• Proven experience as an executive producer or similar role in a newsroom environment.
• 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
• Creative thinker who can generate innovative ideas and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead a staff effectively, solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a fast paced, breaking news, environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with latest digital and social media platforms for news delivery is a plus
• Experience in the Delaware Valley and familiarity with the audience and communities
• Bilingual in English or Spanish
• Ability to select, manage and develop strong editorial news professionals
• 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
• 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
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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