.JOB TITLE: News Director, Notivision.LOCATION: Mexico City, Mexico.
NotivisionABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:The News Director will be a solid leader in the newsroom and be current on news trends for existing and emerging platforms.
Works closely with other Univision entities to create cross-platform opportunities for a trusted and award-winning news brand.ABOUT YOU:YOUR DAY-DAY:- 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- Must be a risk taker and someone ready to adapt to change and think out of the box.- Communicate a compelling and inspired vision consistent with company strategy.- Analyze and respond to trends affecting the industry.- Review and approve newsroom personnel decisions.- Develop and control the annual budget to comply with station guidelines.- Ability to adapt current resources to emerging technologies.- Supervise and provide regular feedback and yearly performance appraisals for direct reports with ultimate responsibility for all newsroom personnel.- Reviews and critiques newscast production values.
Must be proficient in coaching reporters and on-air talent.- Must have a deep understanding of Digital and Social Media platforms for best practices for local journalism.- Responsible for originating, creating and producing special series, regional news specials and investigative stories.YOU HAVE:- 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.- BS/BA Degree in Media, Communications or Broadcasting or equivalent experience.- Solid news judgment.
Ensure flawless execution and innovative storytelling.- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills both in English and Spanish.- 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.- Audience growth oriented.OUR BENEFITS:TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive.
We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO; tuition reimbursement; wellness and employee support programs; 401K; and life andother insurance plans.
This is all in addition to our comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental and vision coverage options.- #LI-ONSITE_Univision es un empleador que ofrece equidad e igualdad de oportunidades