Duopoly Director of Multi-Platform (Bilingual)

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.

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join the duopoly station of NBCUniversal’s Owned Stations group, KNSD San Diego and KUAN Telemundo, leading the stations’ digital, social and mobile media strategies.

We are looking for a highly motivated, bilingual, and creative individual to work closely with our English and Spanish-language News Directors.  You will lead the production of digital/non-linear content for all platforms in English and Spanish including, but not limited to our streaming channels (FAST), digital, linear, and social media platforms.  You’ll direct a staff of both digital and linear professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Strategize with News Directors on how to reach audiences on all digital and non-linear platforms in English and Spanish.
• Manage the day-to-day digital production and all digital and audio opportunities for the duopoly.     
• Create opportunities for both English and Spanish linear content to go across multiple platforms. 
• Oversee the NBC San Diego and Telemundo Noticias California streaming channels (FAST).  Create plans for breaking news, cut-ins and original programing. 
• Work with Directors and control room Ops to come up with multiple ways to produce and executive live programming.
• Actively partner with VP, Creative to make sure all content is living up to our brand promise. 
• 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.
• Lead the content team in identifying new content types and innovative technologies that help us reach and serve new audiences.
• Promote inclusive journalism on all platforms.
• Analyze and actively use data and metrics to make informed editorial and strategic decisions and to create accountability for results.
• Be a resource for Sales in its content generation and digital sponsorship efforts for our lifestyle shows, California Live and Acceso Total.
• Teach, mentor and coach.  Mentor content teams in best practices for writing and producing content for digital and social platforms.
• Hold newsroom employees accountable to ethical and editorial standards.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Digital TV News and content development and production.
• Must be proficient in reading and writing English and Spanish language content.

Desired Characteristics

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

Additional Requirements:

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

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