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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. 

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com. 

Job Description

NBC10 Boston & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra are looking for a dynamic leader who can effectively oversee evening coverage and editorial decisions for both the NBC and Telemundo owned stations in Boston. This includes oversight of NBC10 Boston News at 7pm, 11pm and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra News at 11pm. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for assisting with newsroom operations and supervising editorial content for multi-platform delivery. The candidate must have a critical combination of both excellent news judgement and communication skills, focusing on optimizing duopoly collaboration.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for all content and coverage decisions for NBC10 Boston Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra multiplatformLead a team of newscast Producers, Content Producers, Reporters, Photographers and Assignment Editors to gather news across New EnglandStrong editorial judgment as well the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for cross-platformWorks with all facets of the duopoly including production, IT, engineering and newsroom to ensure smooth and seamless show productions and the most accurate and compelling local coverage.Collaborates with newsroom leadership, other NBC Owned Television stations and NBC News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverageCommunicate with news management and assignment desk personnel to shape newscasts and determine the composition and flow of all assigned platformsResponsible for scheduling editorial staff (Producers and Content Producers) to ensure proper coverageParticipate in the performance appraisal process for assigned editorial staff in conjunction with the VP of News for NBC10 Boston Telemundo Nueva InglaterraWorks with news leadership to ensure necessary training and coaching is provided for Producers and Content ProducersParticipate in the NBC10 Boston Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra recruitment efforts and facilitate the newsroom orientation of new employees when neededTrack market competitive trends, develop and implement show content and format changes, and articulate vision to employeesWorks with Creative Services to craft promotions that attract a wide audience

QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5 years’ experience working in news management or main show producing in a top 10 market.Minimum 10 years of newsroom newsgathering and/or production experience in top 20 marketMinimum 10 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editingExperience copyediting scriptsExperience selecting, managing, developing, and motivating a team of experienced editorial news professionalsProficiency in working with the latest newsroom technologies (both hardware and software)Ability to help set and communicate newsroom policies

Desired Characteristics 

Solid news judgment, strong writing, and research skillsProven strong journalistic leadership, with the ability to assign, direct and supervise broadcast and digital news coverageDemonstrated ability to lead a staff effectively, solve problems, prioritize decisions, and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently in a fast paced, breaking news, environmentCompetitive success in delivering both ratings and rank successBilingual in English and SpanishAbility to select, manage and develop strong editorial news professionalsBasic 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 regulationsDemonstrated ability to drive process improvementsGood collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levelsUnderstanding of emerging news production techniques and technology, with a pioneering spirit with a desire learn emerging technologies and invent the futureBelieves that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

Eligibility Requirements:

Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be consideredMust be willing to work in Needham, MAMust be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overnightsMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesRequired on-site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 

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. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].