News Director: Lead a Multi-Platform News Team

TAPP Film Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking an experienced News Director to lead a local news operation with accountability reporting and cross‑platform content strategy.

You will manage staff, budgets, and partnerships with corporate management to set content direction and quality standards. You will recruit, hire, and negotiate contracts for news department personnel, while driving marketing plans and ratings goals across platforms.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in news management with leadership skills.
• Must understand budgeting, goals setting, and provide hands‑on direction to staff for local news 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily local news operations across platforms.
• Review newscast quality, brand compliance, and provide feedback to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Negotiation

Editorial judgment

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking an experienced News Director to lead a local news operation with accountability reporting and cross‑platform content strategy.

You will manage staff, budgets, and partnerships with corporate management to set content direction and quality standards. You will recruit, hire, and negotiate contracts for news department personnel, while driving marketing plans and ratings goals across platforms.