Director of Multiplatform (NBC & Telemundo)

This is a Full Time Job

The Director, Multiplatform will lead the digital properties and initiatives for NBC Local in Washington, DC which includes NBC4 and Telemundo 44.

Responsibilities
• Define the overall editorial vision and Multiplatform strategy across core digital, streaming and social media platforms
• Lead digital team in executing on a day-to-day basis including working across platforms including broadcast
• Develop strategic plans for core and off-platform coverage of events, elections, severe weather and initiatives
• Manage editorial and business strategy, operations and direction for nbcwashington.com, telemundowashington.com, social media accounts, mobile and OTT apps and streaming platforms
• Partner with peers across the news division to align on innovation and transformation efforts for a multi-platform, story-centric operation
• Participate in editorial and content meetings and act as liaison between television and digital platforms
• Develop audience development strategies to increase followers, viewership and content consumption across all platforms
• Lead trainings with content creators and staff to ensure they are using the most effective technology and methods to reach current and new audiences
• Coordinate with Brand Marketing to promote products and talent
• Collaborate with counterparts in other local markets to share best practices and resources across all of NBCU Local’s and NBC News' digital platforms
• Liaise with national and local station leadership team, providing regular updates of business strategies and objectives
• Monitor traffic, qualitative and engagement trends for all platforms
• Participate in business development with sales management and account executives to provide sales ideation.
• Seek and review business development opportunities for all news platforms
• Present editorial projects, franchises and associated traffic and qualitative metrics to sales team on regular basis, providing specific advertising solution for clients. Attend client meetings as necessary.
• Partner closely with Community on local station initiatives
• Manage local contracts on content partnerships and products
• Uphold journalistic standards, ethics and ensure adherence to NBC News Group legal and standards policies
• Lead digital team meetings, providing summary of editorial, marketing, business development and research efforts
• Set and monitor traffic and engagement goals for editorial team
• Supervise, mentor, develop and manage the newsroom staff

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a broadcast TV, Cable TV and/or Digital Content management or operational role
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work early morning, night and weekend hours when as necessary
• Must submit a resume through the link below
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired Qualifications
• Skilled writer with outstanding communication skills
• Ability to effectively lead and manage a staff in a creative, demanding, and fast paced environment
• Strong journalism and editorial skills; high journalistic integrity
• Experience managing online editorial teams, with the ability to coach, mentor, direct, and provide feedback
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven ability to develop strategic vision and execute
• Ability to expertly influence a large population to embrace the digital space
• Possess a creative and imaginative mindset with proven ability to work independently and multi-task in a results-driven environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to new tools and systems
• Experience editing video and creating graphics
• Must be able to lead large-scale special projects (e.g. Olympics, elections, team playoffs)
• Spanish language skills
• Previous experience as managing editor or similar, with a demonstrable record of success in sports coverage and ability to use full range of digital and social media tools to promote.
• Passionate sports fan, with strong knowledge of Washington, DC Sports and its professional and collegiate teams, who knows how to aggregate, find and program engaging sports content.