News Director, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson)

News Director, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson)

The News Director is responsible for leading a high-performing, multiplatform newsroom with a relentless focus on breaking news, enterprise journalism, and audience engagement. This leader will drive a digital-first culture, ensuring content is produced with urgency, purpose, and impact across linear, streaming, and social platforms.
This role requires a strategic thinker and decisive leader who can inspire teams, strengthen community trust, and deliver journalism that is accurate, relevant, and meaningful. The News Director must foster a culture rooted in accountability, innovation, collaboration, and editorial excellence, while consistently evolving the newsroom to meet changing audience behaviors.
Responsibilities include:
Leadership & Strategy
Editorial Excellence & Content Oversight
Digital & Audience Growth
Team Leadership & Development
Operations & Collaboration
Community Engagement
Leadership traits we're looking for include:
Decisive and accountable leader who thrives under pressure
Strong editorial judgment with a passion for impactful journalism
Digital-first mindset with deep understanding of audience behavior
Excellent communicator who leads with clarity, focus, and purpose
Collaborative and people-focused, able to inspire and align teams
Innovative thinker who embraces change and drives transformation
High integrity and ethical standards
Qualifications include:
Basic Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Additional information includes:
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.
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Job Location: Phoenix, AZ