Anchor and Managing Editor

This is a Full Time Job

The Anchor/Managing Editor is a dual-role newsroom leader who anchors daily newscasts while helping shape and oversee editorial content across all platforms. This position plays a key role in executing Telemundo Arizona’s news strategy and ensuring our coverage is accurate, engaging, and community focused. The role reports directly to the VP of News.

Key Responsibilities

On-Air & Storytelling
• Anchor newscasts with professionalism, clarity, and credibility.
• Write, edit, and present compelling stories, including breaking news, features, and special coverage.
• Collaborate with producers and MMJs on story development, research, and interviews.
• Engage with the audience through community events and social media.
• Present content that reflects Telemundo Arizona’s brand and values

Editorial Leadership
• Set daily coverage priorities and story angles.
• Guides newsroom-wide editorial consistency.
• Lead daily editorial meetings and content planning across platforms.
• Supervise and mentor MMJs, supporting strong, ethical journalism and creative storytelling.
• Review and approve scripts for clarity, grammar, and adherence to legal and editorial standards.
• Coordinate with producers, assignment desk, and digital teams on coverage plans.
• Track public records requests, manage short and long-term story planning, and oversee breaking news response.

ðŸ''¹ Multiplatform Execution
• Ensure stories are optimized for TV, digital/streaming, and social platforms.
• Guide coverage with a “show more, say less” approach, prioritizing visual storytelling, ambient sound, and relatability.
• Incorporate data and explainers to help viewers understand key issues (e.g., how the deportation process works).
• Support promotion of major stories in collaboration with creative services and leadership.

Qualifications

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of newsroom experience, preferably in a medium to large market.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English), both written and spoken.
• Strong editorial judgment and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to guide teams, multitask under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid understanding of multiplatform content strategy.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and unrestricted work authorization.

Requirements
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work extended hours during breaking news and emergencies.
• Active and professional presence on social media in alignment with NBCUniversal policies.
• Community involvement and participation in public-facing events.
• Strong writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive and inclusive newsroom culture.

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