Univision

Univision New York, the leading and most trusted news content organization, is searching for a non-traditional VP, Director of News Content to drive brand, innovate ideas, and formulate strategies to future-proof Univision New York’s leadership position across its multiple media platforms.

We are looking for a best-in-class leader with the highest level of news judgment, journalistic integrity, and people management skills. The candidate must also be a community centric content expert, who fully understands the role of digital and non-linear distribution platforms.

The right candidate will supervise and coordinate news staff and all news activities in a manner that will produce quality and engaging content using all available resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner in the New York market. He/she will manage an experienced editorial team and work closely with National and Local News departments, production, sales, engineering, radio stations, reporters, and digital staff. Qualified candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of current local, national, and international events.

This position reports to the VP, Local News and works closely with the station’s General Manager, Production, Engineering, Promotion, and Public Affairs departments. Cooperation with Sales Department is important for sales of news franchises, sponsorships, and specials.

YOUR DAY-DAY:

• Set goals, objectives and standards for news staff and the news broadcast
• Map out coverage strategies and plan assignments that are compatible with station’s image, goals, and brand
• News and content innovation
• Brand management
• Digital, Social, Audio, Online Streamlining and Linear platform distribution
• Manage and train staff on an on-going basis
• Responsible for final news product
• Possess excellent news judgment to lead our daily news coverage across all media platforms
• Lead, coach and motivate a strong team of journalists to raise the bar on their newscasts and stories
• Win breaking news and weather coverage in the hearts and minds of New Yorkers
• Work with producers, anchors, weather talent and reporters to develop branded “protective” content that will super-serve our audience
• Responsible to produce any special news programs i.e. debates, election coverage
• Adhere to and manage the operating budget of the news department
• Attend weekly meetings with Local News VP. Also, attend weekly station meetings with General Manager to advise and update on news operations and issues as well as weekly manager meetings to ensure open communications within station
• Coordinate all production and engineering requirements for newscasts
• Coordinate all technical requirements/problems with the production and engineering department heads
• Arrange for and coordinate news promotions with Promotions department
• Work with Senior Research Analyst in using company news research tools for tracking performance in viewership of all news shows
• Recruiting and hiring news staff
• Work with the Human Resources department on performance reviews and any personnel issues
• Establish and maintain organizational chart for the news department as to job titles, chain of command, and responsibilities
• Responsible for implementing and assuring that the news staff follows all news department and company policies

YOU HAVE:

• Broadcast journalism degree from accredited four-year college/university or equivalent experience
• Minimum ten years’ experience in all facets of television news production, writing, editing, camera operations and reporting
• Minimum five years’ experience in a medium to large market directing a news department
• Bilingual, Spanish and English, both written and oral
• Possess excellent leadership and team building skills
• Deep knowledge of New York DMA news market
• Ability to develop road map strategy
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Working knowledge of studio equipment, cameras teleprompter, lighting, and audio
• Strong ability to develop and maintain rapport with community
• Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology
• Ability to work closely with technical team

OUR BENEFITS:

TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life and other insurance plans. This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.

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Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.