Deputy Director of Platforms

Job Description

NBC News Digital is looking for a deputy director of owned platforms to lead its evening shift, overseeing a critical part of a 24/7 operation that brings NBC News’ journalism to millions of readers across its homepage, app, alerts, social, newsletters and partner platforms.

This role is one of three deputy directors responsible for leading platforms coverage across mornings, evenings and weekends. The deputy director will guide real-time editorial decision-making during the evening, ensuring NBC News’ platforms are timely, competitive and aligned with newsroom priorities and audience needs.

The evening platforms deputy plays a unique role in the newsroom, overseeing homepage, app, alerts, and some social presence throughout busy evenings until the handoff to the staff in London. This editor is responsible for maintaining a high standard of coverage independently, while preparing NBC News’ platforms for the next news cycle.

Working closely with the director of owned platforms and fellow deputies, this editor will help execute platform strategy, maintain consistent standards across shifts, and contribute to ongoing improvements in how we present and distribute our journalism. They will partner with evening news editors to ensure NBC News’ platforms are always up to date and its stories always have the sharpest framing. They’ll also work hand in hand with teams across the newsroom and network, including news and politics editors, the photo and video desks, and TV producers.

This role also oversees the production of the Morning Rundown newsletter, ensuring it is accurate, engaging and reflects the most important stories as audiences begin their day. The deputy director plays a key role in the daily handoff to NBC News’ London team, ensuring a smooth transition of coverage and clear communication of priorities during the overnight hours.

The ideal candidate is an experienced editor who loves telling stories and thinks strategically about engaging audiences across different platforms. The role is best suited for a deft communicator and multitasker who is calm and decisive under pressure, with the confidence to make critical editorial calls independently. It requires a manager and team leader who fosters a collaborative culture and who can elevate the work of their direct reports with clear and consistent coaching and feedback.

This is a management role, based in Los Angeles. The role is five days a week, Mon-Fri, starting at 11:30 a.m. PT.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary editorial lead for the evening shift, making real-time decisions on coverage, placement and alerts
• Oversee platforms coverage during late-night hours, operating as the lead decision-maker when much of the newsroom is offline
• Manage and coach editors on the platform team, setting clear expectations and elevating performance through feedback and development
• Anticipate major stories and events during the evening window and plan coverage accordingly, while pivoting quickly when news breaks
• Partner with fellow deputy directors to ensure consistency in editorial standards, workflows and platform execution across all shifts
• Contribute to the development and refinement of platform strategies and best practices
• Lead evening planning for the platforms team, including setting priorities and delegating assignments
• Oversee the production and editorial quality of the Morning Rundown newsletter
• Ensure a smooth and effective handoff of coverage to NBC News’ London team, clearly communicating priorities and ongoing stories
• Write and edit eye-catching copy for NBC News’ homepage, app, social platforms, newsletters, alerts, and more
• Help develop and refine distribution strategies and playbooks for breaking news, original reporting and enterprise reporting with the aim to grow our evening audience
• Champion and help evolve the newsroom’s best practices, from headlines to social and SEO copy to planning and distribution practices

Qualifications

• 8 years in a digital newsroom.
• A strong understanding of the digital distribution ecosystem and SEO best practices.
• Experience using newsroom tools such as Chartbeat, Parse.ly, Google Trends, Google Analytics, Taboola Newsroom and SocialFlow.
• Experience writing for different audiences and an understanding that not all stories will be successful on every platform, but that appropriate framing for different spaces can make all the difference.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience news editing and managing is preferred.
• An insatiable curiosity for digital audiences and how they consume content across different platforms.
• Excellent communication skills and diplomacy. The ideal candidate feels comfortable giving feedback to peers and can delicately navigate the dynamics of a large newsroom.
• Flexibility and creativity: The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who can roll with the punches and adjust when the newscycle upends the most carefully laid plans.

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $110,000 - $130,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal'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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.