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Director Programming, National
Spectrum
New York, NY, United States
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JOB SUMMARY
The Director of National Programming will conceptualize, plan, manage and execute long form investigative magazine show programs for multiple Spectrum Networks. The ideal candidate with be a creative problem solver, and an innovative thinker that can accomplish great achievements with a small team, making sound editorial news decisions. This person will be a story teller who knows how to dig deep and find unique angles.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Accountable for the execution of long form national programming, ensuring delivery of all national content on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding quality standards and expectations
• Develop overall strategic plan to deliver innovative long form national programming
• Successfully launch and Executive Produce a national weekly news magazine show with market-specific customizations; remain in charge of all editorial for half hour weekly show
• Executive Produce all national half hour specials, overseeing production in all participating markets
• Oversee execution of investigative and beat reporting
• Accountable for plans and teamwork assignments, for directing work efforts, reviewing integrated project plans, and escalating and communicating resource needs
• Manage teams in multiple regions ensuring fluid workflow and operations
• Establish procedures to facilitate workflow of national production
• Create, develop and execute original content and in-studio interviews
• Guide communication and content distribution of editorial materials across regional networks
• Coordinate and partner across departments in creation of promotional and digital materials in support of original programs as needed
• Work closely with the VP Original Programming, Director of Regional Programming, Director of Post Production & Video Operations, and all News Directors on content quality and execution
• Responsible for managing national programming budget
• Will require some travel
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills
• Must have experience running or creating programming from investigative to in depth feature
• Extensive production management experience
• Ability to manage teams in multiple markets at once
• The ability to think quickly and manage in a crisis
• Ability to work under pressure with attention to detail
• Hiring skills
• Managerial skills a must
• Meeting skills
• Performance appraisal
• Must have experience managing complex stories and directing them to look flawless, both editorially and visually
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, leadership skills, news judgment, and computer skills
• Must have ability handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines
• Must have script writing capabilities
• Ability to shoot/edit on Premier desired
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with emphasis on journalism and/or communications
Related Work Experience
• 10+ years of experience producing long form and magazine news pieces
• 10+ years demonstrated experience in creating content that creates audience growth; revenue streams and/or high impact television
• 7-10 years show budget expertise
• 7-10 years of experience in investigative/documentary/ newsmagazine production
• 8+ years of experience coaching and mentoring talent
Working Conditions
Normal office environment