Job Description
Responsibilities
NBCU News Group is seeking a Senior Director on its Standards & Practices team. The Senior Director will provide support and guidance to all platforms.
Job Duties:
• Work with the senior level editorial team on reviewing reports for accuracy, fairness and adequate sourcing.
• Primary relationships will include digital and OTT channels.
• Help uphold overall news division wide standards policies and guidelines.
• Provide guidance to journalists (both on air and off) on news standards.
• Ensure that new and current employees are continually educated on News Group standards & practices.
Work as a liaison between sales, commerce, and editorial teams
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, History or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years working experience within the broadcast news
or cable industry.
• Prior experience with broadcast or cable, as well as
digital news content.
• Must have solid news and editorial judgment.
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings when
necessary.
Additional Job Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in New York, N.Y.
Desired Characteristics
Desired Qualifications:
• Ability to communicate effectively and successfully with
all levels of talent and management.
• Proven ability to remain calm in high pressure
environment.
• Must have the ability to organize and schedule work
effectively while meeting deadlines.
• Must have ability to multi-task.
• Strong business ethics, demonstrated professionalism
and sound judgment.
• Prior experience in investigative journalism a plus.
• Familiarity with (or knowledge of) digital journalism and
social media standards and practices.
• Self-starter; able to work independently and proactively.
• Strong writing and editorial skills.
• Must be open to learning and using new technology.
• Ability to handle confidential material with utmost
discretion.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3x384-34-227-112-145-42 in your application.