News Director

BroadBean; Virginia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking an experienced News Director to lead one of the country’s strongest local newsrooms. The role emphasizes accountability reporting and bold leadership to drive impact stories.

You will oversee budgets, guide content across platforms, and align with local and corporate management on strategy. The position involves hiring, contract negotiations, and coordinating with marketing to hit ratings goals.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel and privacy laws.
• Strong fiscal experience for both operational and capital expenditures.
• Ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts on two stations and build a winning news organization.
• Journalism degree and minimum five years in news management with leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the station's news operations, set budgets, establish goals, and direct the staff producing 50+ hours of local news weekly.
• Initiate and manage growing content delivery on multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with local and corporate management to set news direction and philosophy.
• Review daily newscasts for quality control and brand compliance, providing feedback to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff direction

Multiplatform content

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

Job Description

WCHS is seeking an experienced, hands‑on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce impact stories with a distinctive focus on accountability reporting.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the station's news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 50+ hours of local news weekly
• Responsible for initiating and managing growing content delivery on multiple platforms
• Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy and direction
• Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff
• Recruiting, hiring and negotiating contracts for news department personnel
• Collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and effectively reach said goals

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
• Will bring strong fiscal experience for both operational and capital expenditures
• Must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts on two stations and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
• Journalism degree and a minimum of five years experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

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.