News Director: Lead Bold, Accountability-Driven Local News

Missouri Broadcasters Association; New Bloomfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in New Bloomfield is seeking an experienced News Director to lead a top local newsroom with a bold, accountability-focused approach. You will manage budgets, staff, and cross-department collaboration to deliver impactful local news across platforms.

The role requires a journalism degree and at least five years in news management with demonstrated leadership skills, plus strong ethics and fiscal expertise. Equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Journalism degree and a minimum of five years experience in news management with leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws.
• Strong fiscal experience for operating and capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the station's news operations, set budgets, and direct staff producing 50+ hours of local news weekly.
• Drive multi-platform content delivery and audience reach.
• Collaborate with local and corporate management on News direction.
• Review daily newscasts for quality, brand compliance, and provide feedback.
• Recruit, hire, and negotiate contracts for news staff.
• Coordinate with managers to develop marketing plans and achieve ratings goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

News management

Ethics knowledge

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

Sinclair Broadcast Group in New Bloomfield is seeking an experienced News Director to lead a top local newsroom with a bold, accountability-focused approach. You will manage budgets, staff, and cross-department collaboration to deliver impactful local news across platforms.

The role requires a journalism degree and at least five years in news management with demonstrated leadership skills, plus strong ethics and fiscal expertise. Equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.