VP, Newsgathering, Noticias Telemundo

NBCUniversal•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Newsgathering is a senior editorial leader at Noticias Telemundo responsible for overseeing newsgathering operations across linear and streaming platforms. The VP supervises editorial direction, and develops forward-looking coverage plans that strengthen the organization’s position as a trusted news leader. This role requires driving strategic coverage of breaking news, special reporting, exclusive interviews and long-term editorial initiatives while proactively managing a futures calendar to plan for key events and high impact tentpole stories. The position requires deep experience driving digital-first, multiplatform storytelling while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and integrity. The candidate must have managerial expertise to lead a team and the ability to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends), work under tight deadlines and under the changing environment of the newsroom.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 5+ years of management and leadership experience
Solid editorial judgment and decision-making skills.
Managerial expertise to lead a team
Able to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Experience with digital news platforms and multimedia storytelling
Experience in budget management and resource allocation
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills for linear and all platforms
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (job #: )
Willingness to work flexible hours including mainly weekends, late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Nice To Haves

Proven track record managing editorial teams in a fast-paced news environment.
Deep understanding of U.S. Hispanic audiences and global news landscapes.
Strong breaking news judgment and crisis leadership skills.
Demonstrated editorial judgment and sound decision making capabilities
Ability to work flexible hours (including nights and weekends), work under tight deadlines, to work under pressure, and during breaking news
Vast knowledge of digital platforms and streaming.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

Responsibilities

Oversee editorial vision and ensure alignment with Noticias Telemundo’s mission and journalistic standards.
Direct daily story assignments for correspondents nationwide and internationally and drive long-term editorial planning and coverage calendars.
Oversee framing, and editorial priorities across platforms.
Guide reporters and assignment desk editors on coverage strategy.
Coordinate rapid deployment, logistics and resource allocation for breaking news across linear broadcasts and streaming platforms.
Lead real-time decision-making during major developing stories.
Develop comprehensive coverage plans for major national and international events (elections, natural disasters, political developments, global crises).
Collaborate with executive producers and digital leaders to ensure cohesive, multiplatform storytelling.
Partner with show executive producers to shape daily rundowns and editorial tone.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing newsroom team.
Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-accountability culture.
Collaborate with network leadership on innovation in storytelling formats
The candidate needs to have a well-established list of contacts with community organizations, business leaders, federal and local officials and other news organizations
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required
Position is based on-site in Miami and requires regular in-office presence to support newsroom operations and leadership responsibilities.