Head of Originals & Cross-Platform Programming

Optimum Communications Inc.; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 141,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

News12 Originals is seeking a highly skilled leader to develop new programming and manage the News12 Originals team. This leadership position oversees cross-platform series, including BeWell, Crime Files, Revealed, The East End, and Haunted Tri-State, delivering innovative storytelling across broadcast, digital, and streaming.

The successful candidate will drive show development, coordinate with SVP and GM - News12, supervise producers, editors, and cameras, and ensure on-time delivery within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, Communications or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in news programming production with leadership experience.
• Strong editorial judgement and outstanding storytelling and writing skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Idea and develop programming; write editorial treatments and outlines; plan shows across broadcast, digital and streaming.
• Plan and execute News12 original programming from initiation to completion within budget and quality standards.
• Lead a team of producers, editors, and cameras to create and execute compelling content.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, resources and timelines; define scope, deliverables and milestones.
• Foster collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure editorial and production values meet high standards to drive viewership and brand strength.

Skills

Leadership

Editorial judgement

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Budget management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Media, Communications

Job description

News12 Originals is seeking a highly skilled leader to develop new programming and manage the News12 Originals team. This leadership position oversees cross-platform series, including BeWell, Crime Files, Revealed, The East End, and Haunted Tri-State, delivering innovative storytelling across broadcast, digital, and streaming.

The successful candidate will drive show development, coordinate with SVP and GM - News12, supervise producers, editors, and cameras, and ensure on-time delivery within