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Director, News Standards
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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About Us
Company is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Company owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. Company’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.
Responsibilities
NBC News & MSNBC seeks a Director in their Standards & Practices team. The Director will provide support and guidance to all platforms of NBC News & MSNBC Wednesday-Sundays. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Job Duties
Maintain the reputation and independence of the news organization.
Work with Executive Producers and Senior Producers on reviewing scripts/reports for accuracy and fairness.
Support the Executive Producers on review processes and ethics training.
Provide advice to journalists on news standards.
Ensure that employees and shows are continually educated on NBC News & MSNBC’s Standards & Practices policies – including use of internet and social media.
Train new employees on policies and procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, English, history or a related field of study.
Minimum of 10-years working experience within the broadcast or cable industry.
Prior experience in long-form TV journalism, news and information cable production.
Prior experience in network TV management or news production experience.
Additional Job Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through Company website to be considered
Must be willing to work in New York, NY
Desired Characteristics
Desired Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively and successfully with all levels of talent and management.
Proven ability to remain calm in high pressure environment.
Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively while meeting deadlines.
Ability to multi-task
Strong business ethics, demonstrated professionalism and sound judgment.
Prior experience in investigative journalism a plus.
Familiarity (or knowledge of) digital journalism standards and practices
Strong computer skills
Ability to handle confidential material with utmost discretion
Self-starter; able to work independently
Strong writing skills