Daypart Manager, WNBC

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

NBC 4 New York is looking for a self-starter with strong writing skills. Candidates must understand the power of visual storytelling. They must be well-versed on social media and understand how to gather the best video content online. They must also thrive under pressure. New York is a big breaking news market so it’s important that candidates have a strong desire to deliver news as is happening.

• The DayPart manager will oversee the Platform Managers and the pool of Content Producers creating content for all platforms.
• Collaborate with other newsroom managers, and all divisions of NBC News for special events planning as well as day-to-day coverage.
• Will work with all facets of the organization, including production, IT and engineering and the newsroom as a whole to ensure the most accurate and compelling local coverage.
• Responsible for tracking coverage related costs and ensuring fiscal responsibility in the news division.
• Responsible for scheduling all content producers to ensure proper coverage.
• Responsible for hiring quality talent when needed, as well as coaching and mentoring current employees.
• Local news coverage is both fair and accurate.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 3 years’ experience writing, producing and desktop editing systems
• Knowledge of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered. Job #
• Must be willing to work in New York City
• Must be able to work evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays or whenever assigned
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• Must have a valid driver’s license