Company Description
At *** Universal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives *** U's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely *** U. Here you can create the extraordinary.
*** Station Group, part of the *** Universal Owned Television Stations division of *** Universal, is comprised of 26 local television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Producing and broadcasting more than 15,000 hours of unique and relevant local content each year, including award-winning news, public affairs, and entertainment programming, *** Station Group serves the largest Hispanic television markets in the country including Los Angeles, New York, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, San Antonio, San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, Harlingen, Orlando, Fresno, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Diego, Tampa, Denver, El Paso, Boston, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Tucson, Hartford, Fort Myers, Springfield, Richmond and Puerto Rico. In addition, *** Station Group operates TeleXitos, a national multicast network that offers viewers popular action and adventure television series and feature films in Spanish. The group also provides support to 50 *** affiliates across the country and manages dedicated local websites and applications, as well as a robust digital out-of-home operation.
Job Description
*** Sacramento and Fresno ****/**** are looking for a News Director with strong news judgment and the ability to lead and inspire a highly talented duopoly news staff to reach beyond established goals and who will perform these functions within the context of Company objectives, policies, and procedures. This position will report directly to the General Manager and President.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Desired Qualifications
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
Standard hazards found in a traditional office setting.
Additional Requirements:
•Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal designated worksite
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000
Additional Information
*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .
At *** Universal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives *** U's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely *** U. Here you can create the extraordinary.
*** Station Group, part of the *** Universal Owned Television Stations division of *** Universal, is comprised of 26 local television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Producing and broadcasting more than 15,000 hours of unique and relevant local content each year, including award-winning news, public affairs, and entertainment programming, *** Station Group serves the largest Hispanic television markets in the country including Los Angeles, New York, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, San Antonio, San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix, Harlingen, Orlando, Fresno, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Diego, Tampa, Denver, El Paso, Boston, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Tucson, Hartford, Fort Myers, Springfield, Richmond and Puerto Rico. In addition, *** Station Group operates TeleXitos, a national multicast network that offers viewers popular action and adventure television series and feature films in Spanish. The group also provides support to 50 *** affiliates across the country and manages dedicated local websites and applications, as well as a robust digital out-of-home operation.
Job Description
*** Sacramento and Fresno ****/**** are looking for a News Director with strong news judgment and the ability to lead and inspire a highly talented duopoly news staff to reach beyond established goals and who will perform these functions within the context of Company objectives, policies, and procedures. This position will report directly to the General Manager and President.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage day-to-day coverage, major events, and breaking news.
- Implement strategies and tactics to increase ratings and performance in all newscasts
- Provide leadership to News professionals, driving a culture of creativity, excellence, and diversity of thought in a multi-platform environment.
- Train and develop news staff in coordination with other news managers and their work groups
- Participate in the performance appraisal process for assigned editorial staff with the management team.
- Manage script approval process as delegated to individual managers.
- Develop and manage ongoing staff recruitment in all news positions.
- Recruit and manage on-air talent.
- Schedule talent with an understanding of viewership and programming demands.
- Involved with aspects of news content for the station's websites and other new *** outlets.
- Ensure the daily goals and missions are executed, tracked, and communicated to the staff.
- Evaluate workflow efficiencies ensuring editorial resources and expectations are clearly defined and met
- Enforce the newsroom's policies and procedures, including deadlines and style.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a News Director, Assistant News Director, or similar leadership role in a mid to large market.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent work experience.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal.
- Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV on www. *** to be considered
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment at a given time - including camera, lighting kit, cable reel, and portable TVU, LiveU, Dejero units
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be willing to work in Sacramento, CA.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
- Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
- Must be hands-on
- Must be fluent in Spanish (speak, read & write)
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Must be creative, and innovative, have an extremely hands-on managing style, and be able to create and execute a winning strategy across multiple platforms.
- Ability to grow and maintain a culture of respect and collaboration.
- Excellent people management, leadership, and coaching skills.
- Lead change in an inclusive manner.
- Strong Organizational skills and experience in a mid/large market newsroom.
- Proven ability to develop and convey organizational vision to all levels
- Proven ability to multi-task and work well under pressure and can train, coach, and motivate staff members in a positive way to advance their skills and bring out the very best in each of them.
- Ability to multi-task in a dynamic, content-driven, technology-intensive environment
- Energetic and diligent in launching major campaigns.
- Experience preparing departmental budgets, developing strategic plans, and presenting in front of large audiences.
- High level of experience in technical expertise across emerging multi- *** platforms.
- Possess strong writing, producing, creative, management, and leadership skills
- Must be a fierce competitor who plays to win
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
Standard hazards found in a traditional office setting.
Additional Requirements:
•Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an *** Universal designated worksite
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 - $125,000
Additional Information
*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .
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