News Director

BroadBean; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. seeks an experienced News Director to lead a top local newsroom with a bold, accountability‑focused voice. You will oversee 50+ hours of weekly local news and guide cross‑platform content delivery, working with local and corporate management on strategy and brand direction.

Ideal candidates have a journalism degree, 5+ years in news management, and proven leadership with strong budgetary skills and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must have a journalism degree and at least five years of experience in news management with demonstrated leadership.
• Experience overseeing budgets, staff, and multi‑hour daily newscasts across multiple stations.
• Strong knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy considerations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the station's news operations, set budgets, and direct staff producing 50+ hours of local news weekly.
• Initiate and manage growth of content delivery on multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with local and corporate management to define News content, philosophy, and direction.
• Review daily newscasts for quality control, brand compliance, and provide feedback to staff.
• Recruit, hire, and negotiate contracts for news department personnel.
• Work with peers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and reach objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

News operations

Media ethics & law

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

• 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, goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. 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.