Director, Multi-Platform Content, NBC Connecticut

Job Description

Responsibilities

Here You Can: Oversee production of digital and video content for all of the Connecticut platforms. Those platforms include, but are not limited to linear, Digital, OTT, FAST Channel, audio, etc. You'll also manage a staff of digital news producers and report to the VP News.

Responsibilities:
• Manages the day-to-day television programming operation for multiple platforms. Oversees digital production staff and all OTT, digital and audio opportunities. Fills in for producing digital content in the absence of digital news producers.
• Develops ideas for programs and features that a station could produce. Serve as the Executive Producer for all local non-news programs including product integration special events coverage, and community affairs programming.
• Actively partner with the news director and marketing director to create three-screen synergy (TV, digital, mobile) around station content and campaigns
• Lead our content teams to develop workflows that deliver our content 24/7 across current and future platforms with storytelling that is optimized for each screen
• Lead the content team in identifying new content types and innovative technologies that help us reach and serve new audiences
• Promote inclusive journalism on all platforms
• Analyze and actively use data and metrics to make informed editorial and strategic decisions and to create accountability for results
• Be a resource for Sales in its content generation and digital sponsorship efforts
• Teach, coach, and mentor our content teams in best practices for writing and producing content for digital and social platforms
• Hold newsroom employees accountable to ethical and editorial standards

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Digital TV News and content development and production.

Desired Characteristics
• Bilingual a plus
• Previous experience supervising a team of 5 or more
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and achieve quality results consistently
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• Exhibit executive presence, especially when dealing with high level executives and corporate representatives
• Superior organizational skills
• Past work experience in the Media industry or broadcast environment
• Sharp attention to detail
• Ability to lead and influence across various functions and disciplines, including Production and Sales professionals

Eligibility Requirements
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and overnights, as needed or required
• Must have the ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift.
• Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT.
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

Additional Information
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzq4p2-3-137-221-163-42 in your application.