News 12 Director - Network Original Shows
About The Position
News 12 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to develop new programming and manage the News 12 Originals team. The team creates cross-platform series for broadcast, digital, and streaming audiences, including BeWell, Crime Files, Revealed, The East End, and Haunted Tri-State. News 12 Originals produces innovative programming across its channels and regional OTT platform, News12NY. The successful candidate will be an outstanding storyteller with a proven track record of successful show and project outcomes and the ability to work across teams and with stakeholders. This leadership role calls for exceptional team management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The Director works with the SVP and GM - News 12 on programming development and advance planning, and leads productions from initiation through delivery while meeting budget, schedule, and quality standards. The position requires travel between locations using a personal vehicle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Communications, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in news programming production, including live and long-form storytelling.
- At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role.
- Strong editorial judgment, storytelling, and writing skills.
- Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Understanding of character-driven narrative and story arc, and ability to contribute to program and story development and production.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on results and continuous improvement.
- Organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects simultaneously and within budget.
- Experience managing and delivering complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills for stakeholders at all levels.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Analytical and decision-making skills, including gathering and interpreting data to inform project decisions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Must have a personal vehicle and a clean, valid driver’s license, and be able to travel between locations.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Responsibilities
- Work with the SVP and GM - News 12 to ideate and develop programming, write editorial treatments and outlines, and assist with advance planning for broadcast, digital, and streaming shows.
- Plan and execute original programming from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
- Lead producers, editors, and camera personnel in creating and executing compelling content.
- Monitor project progress, provide updates to senior management and stakeholders, and give feedback to staff.
- Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines, making adjustments as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, deliverables, and milestones.
- Promote effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
- Ensure news programming's editorial and production values meet News 12 standards, with the goal of driving viewership, growing the audience, and strengthening the brand.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
