Director - Editorial Strategy & Planning, MSNBC

Job Summary: The Director, Editorial Strategy & Planning leads the editorial and production vision of network-wide special coverage of high-profile news events including primaries, election nights, political conventions, state funerals, presidential addresses, and major long-term trials. The Director, Editorial Strategy & Planning will also work to ensure impactful, accurate, and visually dynamic programming across platforms. Key Responsibilities Strategic Editorial & Planning Leadership: Lead cross-functional editorial planning processes for high profile news events. Develop and implement with the Director of Planning editorial calendar of special network coverage. Work with senior editorial leaders to shape storylines and key angles for major political and national events. Develop pre-event run-of-show, guest booking strategies, and talent assignments. Support show team leaders in the execution of special event on air coverage and coordinate with digital teams. Production Oversight: Lead a multidisciplinary team including multi-media journalists and technical staff. Supervise the look, pacing, graphics, and tone of live special coverage to ensure brand consistency and viewer engagement. Maintain high editorial and production standards under breaking or developing news conditions. Logistical & Operational Management: Oversee remote setups, control room logistics, talent locations, feeds, and technical integration. Work with Director of Planning to manage field teams on location, ensuring coordination between engineering, satellite operations, and editorial units. Oversee rehearsals, studio configurations, and contingency plans for major events. Partner with digital and social media leaders to ensure cohesive storytelling across all network assets. Talent & Team Leadership: Direct and mentor journalists, on-air talent, and behind-the-scenes personnel. Communicate a clear editorial vision while fostering a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. Evaluate performance and provide feedback post-event.