Senior Director - Southern Region

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Job Description

The Senior Director is a critical editorial leadership role for the NBC News Southern Bureau. This person is responsible for working closely with producers, correspondents and reporters to manage, guide, refine and hone their daily reporting for the many platforms of NBC News. The position is a highly collaborative, hands-on role and will work closely with multiple senior managers and editorial teams across NBCU News Group.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing the daily editorial and logistical coverage process. Help direct South Region desk, editorial teams, and correspondents, who are expected to deliver original reporting, breaking news, and differentiated content.
• Lead and coach editorial teams including correspondents
• Drive unique story angles, guide development of stories from conceptualization to completion while also ensuring full coverage on news of the day
• Partner and communicate with other news group units (i.e. Today, NNN, Nightly) to maximize coverage as well as coordinate short and long term editorial planning
• Work closely with News Digital to integrate reporting across all platforms of NBC News
• Work closely with deputy director to ensure desk and editorial interests align with each other
• Ensure all reporting aligns with NBC News standards and practices; provide source approval as needed
• Participate in special projects, pitch fresh ideas, lead change initiatives and assist Bureau as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 10 years of expanding editorial experience
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management experience
• Must be able to foster good teamwork and become a mentor to all teammates and colleagues
• Must be willing to work in Miami, FL
• Works well under pressure and work swiftly to make smart decisions with out national desk colleagues under a breaking news environment.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional news judgment
• Ability to lead and foster teamwork
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Ability to manage a demanding, ever changing newsroom or beat
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to make decisions quickly in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Knowledge of NBC News Policies, Guidelines and Practice

Additional Information

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