Anchor/Managing Editor - Multimedia, Telemundo Arizona (Phoenix)

The Anchor/Managing Editor is a dual-role newsroom leader who anchors daily newscasts while helping shape and oversee editorial content across all platforms. This position plays a key role in executing Telemundo Arizona’s news strategy and ensuring our coverage is accurate, engaging, and community focused. The role reports directly to the VP of News. Key Responsibilities On-Air & Storytelling Anchor newscasts with professionalism, clarity, and credibility. Write, edit, and present compelling stories, including breaking news, features, and special coverage. Collaborate with producers and MMJs on story development, research, and interviews. Engage with the audience through community events and social media. Present content that reflects Telemundo Arizona’s brand and values Editorial Leadership Set daily coverage priorities and story angles. Guides newsroom-wide editorial consistency. Lead daily editorial meetings and content planning across platforms. Supervise and mentor MMJs, supporting strong, ethical journalism and creative storytelling. Review and approve scripts for clarity, grammar, and adherence to legal and editorial standards. Coordinate with producers, assignment desk, and digital teams on coverage plans. Track public records requests, manage short and long-term story planning, and oversee breaking news response. 🔹 Multiplatform Execution Ensure stories are optimized for TV, digital/streaming, and social platforms. Guide coverage with a “show more, say less” approach, prioritizing visual storytelling, ambient sound, and relatability. Incorporate data and explainers to help viewers understand key issues (e.g., how the deportation process works). Support promotion of major stories in collaboration with creative services and leadership.