Director, Multiplatform - NBC & Telemundo Washington DC

The Director, Multiplatform will lead the digital properties and initiatives for NBC Local in Washington, DC which includes NBC4 and Telemundo 44. Responsibilities Define the overall editorial vision and Multiplatform strategy across core digital, streaming and social media platforms Lead digital team in executing on a day-to-day basis including working across platforms including broadcast Develop strategic plans for core and off-platform coverage of events, elections, severe weather and initiatives Manage editorial and business strategy, operations and direction for nbcwashington.com, telemundowashington.com, social media accounts, mobile and OTT apps and streaming platforms Partner with peers across the news division to align on innovation and transformation efforts for a multi-platform, story-centric operation Participate in editorial and content meetings and act as liaison between television and digital platforms Develop audience development strategies to increase followers, viewership and content consumption across all platforms Lead trainings with content creators and staff to ensure they are using the most effective technology and methods to reach current and new audiences Coordinate with Brand Marketing to promote products and talent Collaborate with counterparts in other local markets to share best practices and resources across all of NBCU Local’s and NBC News' digital platforms Liaise with national and local station leadership team, providing regular updates of business strategies and objectives Monitor traffic, qualitative and engagement trends for all platforms Participate in business development with sales management and account executives to provide sales ideation. Seek and review business development opportunities for all news platforms Present editorial projects, franchises and associated traffic and qualitative metrics to sales team on regular basis, providing specific advertising solution for clients. Attend client meetings as necessary. Partner closely with Community on local station initiatives Manage local contracts on content partnerships and products Uphold journalistic standards, ethics and ensure adherence to NBC News Group legal and standards policies Lead digital team meetings, providing summary of editorial, marketing, business development and research efforts Set and monitor traffic and engagement goals for editorial team Supervise, mentor, develop and manage the newsroom staff