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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

The Director of the Mexico bureau is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Mexico newsroom. The duties include guiding the editorial vision to propose daily news stories, breaking news, special reporting, investigations and exclusive interviews. The candidate must also have vast knowledge of digital platforms and streaming.  The position requires managerial expertise to lead a team of reporters and producers as well as mentoring and training. The candidate needs to have a well-established list of contacts with community organizations, business leaders, federal and local officials and other news organizations.

 

Responsibilities

 

The Mexico bureau director is the point of contact for Noticias Telemundo for all coverage in the newscasts and all its platforms including streaming.Organize, supervise, and plan coverage that originates in Mexico Bureau and the rest of the country.Planning of breaking news in Mexico.Oversees the production of news content, including the revision of scripts.Supervises/manages/directs Mexico -based editorial staff.Follow guidelines by standards and legal departmentsWorks collaboratively with NBC News for maximizing and sharing of assets and resources.Ability to multitask and work in the fast paced, changing newsroom environment.Able to work in a dead-line driven environmentOther duties as directed by the News Gathering Manager

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent work experienceMinimum 5+ years of management and leadership experienceSolid editorial judgment and decision-making skillsAble to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlinesExperience with digital news platforms and multimedia storytellingExperience in budget management and resource allocationStrong writing, editing, and storytelling skills for linear and all platforms

 

Eligibility Requirements:

Willingness to work flexible hours including mainly weekends, late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environmentMust be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida areaMust be 18 years or olderMust have a valid driver’s licenseMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesMust be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics

Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organizationProven solid writing skills and editorial judgmentExhibits excellent knowledge of Spanish grammarProven excellent interpersonal skills combined with a strong sense of how to visually tell a compelling story desired

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].