Managing Editor – NBC4
Job Duties
- Oversee and manage reporters
- Check reporter’s scripts to ensure they meet standards
- Give regular feedback and expert editorial guidance to reporters and producers
- Facilitate the news gathering process and ensure comprehensive coverage of on-air and online news stories.
- Generate daily, enterprise and evergreen story ideas
- Consistently monitor scanners, wires, internet sites and social media so not miss any critical breaking news
- Develop and cultivate contacts within the community for news stories
- Coordinate logistics for field crews for local coverage
- Dispatch news crews, field producers, and reporters
- Make front line editorial decisions on a story-by-story basis
- Support producers by gathering new and updated information on stories
- Communicate with newsroom and production staff on the status of coverage and stories
- Arrange and coordinate news content and interviews for producers/talent
- Work closely story/sweeps planning and coordination
- Perform as back up producer as required
- Perform as special show producer as required
- Conduct investigative research
- Generate duopoly story ideas
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years’ experience as an Assignment Editor, Reporter or Producer
- Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience
Additional Job Requirements
- Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
- Be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Desired Qualifications
- Previous and proven experience managing a team
- Be both a strategic and creative thinker with a strong editorial eye
- Excellent news judgment and solid instincts
- Ability to perform under tight time deadlines
- Working knowledge of the Washington, DC metro area is preferred
- Self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills
- Must possess the ability to problem solve, prioritize decisions and act decisively under tight deadlines
- Shooting and editing skills with various editing software
- Must be able to work effectively with others in a team environment
- General knowledge of television news techniques, including how stories should be covered and assembled
- Familiarity with web-based research
- Familiarity with utilizing social media as a newsgathering tool
- Solid sources in the community
- Knowledge of local, state & federal court procedures
- Knowledge of satellite operations and microwave systems
- Understanding of emerging production techniques and technology
- Competitive spirit
Additional Requirements
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.