VP, News Standards

As a key and integral member of the news leadership team, the VP of Standards will be responsible for guiding editorial teams to decisions that lead to the best journalism outcomes, ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines, and fostering a culture of accuracy, fairness, and transparency in news reporting. They will report to the Head of Standards, help lead the NBCU News Group Standards Team, and devise and execute strategic priorities for the team. They will collaborate with journalists, producers, and reporters to maintain editorial integrity while adapting to the evolving media landscape. Editorial Oversight & Compliance: Establish and implement editorial policies and guidelines for news content across digital, broadcast, and streaming platforms Ensure journalistic accuracy, balance, and fairness in reporting while adhering to ethical and journalistic best practices Review and approve sensitive or high-stakes stories, providing guidance on language, framing, and sourcing Guide news organization to onboard new technologies with an eye toward risk management and responsible adoption Serve as the point of escalation for editorial disputes and ethical concerns, offering clear and decisive recommendations Supervise manager- and director-level members of the News Standards Team Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting news production and distribution Work closely with journalists, editors, producers, and reporters to embed best practices in storytelling, sourcing, and fact-checking Partner with Legal, HR, and compliance teams to ensure journalistic practices align with corporate policies and legal and regulatory requirements Support, guide and hold senior editorial leaders accountable across all platforms Advise on editorial decisions during breaking news and crisis situations to minimize legal and reputational risk Manage corrections, retractions, and responses to complaints or challenges to published content Monitor and address misinformation or disinformation threats impacting the news organization