Assistant News Director - Sinclair Broadcast Group

We are looking for an energetic Assistant News Director with proven leadership for our news team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills. The Assistant News Director will oversee production of newscasts and online content. You will work closely with the other producers, reporters, anchors and newsroom managers on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will also work with the news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example. 

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee newscasts, script reviews of producers and reporters for assigned newscasts 
• Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage 
• Work closely with news director to carry out news philosophy and direction 
• Help news director focus on alerting, protecting and empowering our viewers 
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy 
• Oversee Special Projects and enterprise coverage
• Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts 
• Other responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field 
• Sharp video shooting and editing skills 
• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws 
• Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style 
• Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news 
• Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating 
• Experience with iNews, AVID and Xpression a plus 
• 4 years’ experience as a news manager preferred 
  

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at 

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.