Director, Weekend News Programming

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Job Description

MSNBC is looking for an experienced executive to lead the editorial oversight of our weekend programming. The individual hired into this will require superior editorial judgment, storytelling and strong relationships to influence programming to dive deeper into stories and produce informative programming.

The Director, Weekend Programming is a critical editorial leadership role for MSNBC. This individual will work with the Weekend teams including on-air talent and correspondents to guide, refine, and hone their daily reporting for the weekend programming on MSNBC. This is a highly collaborative position that works closely with multiple editorial teams and leadership across MSNBC, MSNBC on Peacock and NBC News.
 
Responsibilities:

• Drive the editorial process for weekend news editorial teams, breaking news and differentiated content.
• Directly manage weekend talent across the weekend programs, Specials and talent opportunities across multiple platforms.
• Responsible for driving the budget with Finance on all weekend programming.
• Ability to identify opportunities and create actionable plans in the short and long term in a breaking news environment.  
• Lead and coach the Weekend editorial team including on-air talent.
• Drive unique story angles, guide development of stories from conceptualization to completion while also ensuring full coverage on news of the day.
• Responsible for all communication and marketing strategy deliverables.
• Partner and communicate with other news group to maximize coverage as well as coordinate short- and long-term editorial planning.
• Partner with Films to drive longform efforts as it relates to weekend programming.
• Ensure the reporting aligns with NBC News standards and practices; provide source approval as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of expanding editorial experience.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory/management experience

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, New York
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be able to work weekends, long hours, holidays and/or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines.

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional news judgment
• 10+ years’ experience in an editor role in a high-quality complex News environment
• Ability to lead and foster teamwork.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Ability to manage a demanding, ever-changing newsroom.
• 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 Practices

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. 

Additional Information

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