Platform Manager, TV

This is a Full Time Job

NBC 5 Chicago, WMAQ-TV, is looking for a talented and motivated Platform Manager to line produce weekday early morning newscasts. The Platform Manager is responsible for the overall editorial content for their show.

Responsibilities:

• Expected to seamlessly move from one platform to the next as necessary
• Work with content producers to select the most compelling and relevant stories
• Work with the production team to ensure smooth and seamless productions as well as with a Day Part Manager and other Platform Managers to ensure the most complete local news coverage.
• Play an active role in the editorial process and be advocates for their particular platform
• Responsible for writing, producing, desktop editing and gathering content for all platforms
• Responsible for effectively managing a pool of content producers, coaching and mentoring as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years working in television newsroom environment
• Able to work overnight shift on a regular schedule and work overtime, on weekends, and any shift as necessary

Desired:
• Minimum 3 years of experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Minimum 3 year's experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• Experience in desktop editing
• Strong journalistic skills, experience in newsgathering and/or production
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile
• Significant experience as a producer in a major market for television or web-based news service
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Team player mentality

Additional Requirements:
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered: www.nbcunicareers.com
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite



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