Daypart Manager
NBCUniversal
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 9/23/2021 11:18:00 AM PST
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Daypart Manager - NBC 5
DayPart Manager (Executive Producer) - NBC 5 Chicago
Responsibilities
This open position is for the morning DayPart Manager responsible for all the overnight and morning news coverage and morning newscasts.
Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
• Responsible for overall editorial content on all platforms produced by WMAQ, NBC Chicago, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web, and on-air broadcast.
• The DayPart News Manager will oversee the Platform Managers and the pool of Content Producers creating content for all platforms.
• Collaborates 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, Creative Services 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 department.
• Responsible for scheduling content producers and platform managers to ensure proper coverage.
• Responsible for hiring quality talent when needed, as well as coaching and mentoring current employees.
Qualifications
/Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsroom management or supervisory role
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and any shift as assigned including overnights
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered for this position
Desired Characteristics
• Minimum 5 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 5 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• Strong editorial judgment as well as the ability to respond and make decisions in a breaking news situation for coverage across multiple platforms.
• Team-player attitude
• Experience in script approval--with strong editorial judgment
• Ability to lead the newsroom--offering positive and negative feedback to help grow and develop the team
• Innovative and creative thinker who will push to make NBC Chicago's local content the best in the market
• Bilingual skills a plus