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Managing Editor-March 2024
Needham
Mar 28, 2026
About Managing Editor

  We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. 

  Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. 

  NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com. 

  The NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra Managing Editor will lead a team of experienced journalists in daily news gathering, breaking news coverage and editorial decision making. This candidate should have extensive experience in optimizing news gathering operations and optimizing workflows. A proven track record of exceptional news judgment is required to be successful in this duopoly role. The ability to create and embrace new approaches to news gathering and storytelling.

  Essential Responsibilities: 

  Responsible for helping shape coverage for NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra

  Provide editorial direction to staff including reporters, photographers, assignment editors and producers

  Work with NBC Boston, NECN, Telemundo and Boston Sports Network to share and maximize content across all platforms

  Give coverage guidance for field crews with an emphasis on enforcing factual integrity and adhering to NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra standards and guidelines  

  Help ensure scripts are factual, exhibit strong storytelling and correct grammar  

  Guide, lead and manage the station’s coverage of breaking news and big story coverage  

  Participate in the performance appraisal process in conjunction with the VPs of News 

  Perform other duties as assigned including scheduling   

  Work in strong collaboration with other News Managers

  Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field 

  Minimum 10 years of news experience 

  Minimum of 5 years of experience in news management role (News Director, Assistant News Director, Executive Producer, Managing Editor or Assignment Manager) in a top 20 market newsroom  

  Bilingual in Spanish & English preferred

  Experience supervising, training, coaching, and motivating a team 

  Proficiency in working with the latest newsroom technologies

  Ability to help set and communicate newsroom goals and policies

  Good collaborative and interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels 

  Desire and ability to maximize amount of content gathered in the field

   Desired Characteristics: 

  Working knowledge of the Boston market 

  Modern approach to managing people and producing content

  Demonstrated ability to lead successful teams  

  Excellent communication skills 

  Basic understanding of the NBC Boston, NECN & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra news brands 

   Eligibility Requirements:

  Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered 

  Must be willing to work in Needham, MA

  Must have a flexible schedule and work long hours and on weekends with short notice 

  Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 

  Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

  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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].

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