Univision

Regional News Director

Univision

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sacramento • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Provide editorial direction, leadership, motivation, support and encouragement to staff in the generation of story ideas and production of a compelling news product
  • Create & implement strategic plans for audience growth and newsroom operations
  • Must be a digital powerhouse, leveraging the web, OTT, and all social platforms to make sure that local audiences receive and share the stories generated by our newsroom
  • Communicate a compelling and inspired vision consistent with company strategy
  • Analyze and respond to trends affecting industry and DMA
  • Review and approve all newsroom personnel decisions
  • Develop and control the annual budget to comply with station guidelines
  • Work closely with the station management team to develop and attain departmental and station goals
  • Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technology
  • Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel
  • Develops and plans yearly coverage priorities for all platforms, as well as "sweeps" for key television rating periods
  • Reviews and critiques newscast production values
  • Must be proficient in coaching reporters and on-air talent
  • Responsible for originating, creating and producing special series, regional news specials and investigative stories
  • Leverage market research to make strategic decisions about content, programming, staffing
  • Uphold station identity and brand focus across all platforms
  • Cultivating an environment focused on digital storytelling and innovation, thinking beyond linear content to increase digital footprint and ultimately in a growing audience and market share.

Requirements

  • BS/BA Degree in Media, Communications or Marketing or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in television news, working as a news director, assistant news director, executive producer, news producer
  • Must have experience overseeing daily and breaking news events; ability to focus on news stories, which inform, and highlight the needs of the Spanish speaking community
  • Must have experience managing operating budgets
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Nielsen rating system
  • Solid news judgment
  • Bilingual with the ability to write in English and Spanish with fluency and accuracy
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, newsroom systems INEWS, edit bays, cameras, audio board and decks
  • Proficiency in AVID editing systems, Premiere, Adobe Creative Suite Displays.
  • Proficiency in managing and posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and other Social Media Platforms
  • Candidate must be flexible and willing to travel from Sacramento to SJ and Vicevers, work varied schedules, including weekends and holidays.
  • Proven and effective leadership skills; foster open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle competing priorities.
  • Audience growth oriented.
  • High energy, high work ethic, self-motivated independent professional.
  • Track record of continuing to learn evolving trends in the digital industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills both in English and Spanish.
Benefits
  • PTO
  • tuition reimbursement
  • wellness and employee support programs
  • 401K
  • life and other insurance plans
  • comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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