Newscast Director and Editor

Sinclair Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. in Charleston, WV, is seeking a creative Newscast Director/Editor to join our Content Center, serving southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio across ABC 8, FOX 11, digital platforms, streaming and social media.

As part of a fast-paced newsroom, you will direct live and recorded newscasts, edit video, and coordinate with producers and anchors to deliver compelling local journalism while maintaining high production standards under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience directing television newscasts or live productions.
• Experience with non-linear video editing.
• Experience with automated production systems such as Ross OverDrive is a plus.
• Familiarity with iNews newsroom computer system preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions in a live production environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Broadcast production, communications, or related education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production systems.
• Video editing for daily newscasts, digital platforms, and promotional content.
• Operate production switchers, audio boards, graphics systems, and other control room equipment.
• Coordinate with producers, anchors, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and managers.
• Prepare and organize production elements before each newscast.
• Maintain high production standards and adapt during breaking news.
• Monitor technical quality and troubleshoot production issues.
• Assist with studio camera operation and other duties.
• Help maintain production studios and control room equipment.
• Contribute to special event coverage, election programming, sports specials, and community broadcasts.
• Shoot video in the field and run reporter live shots using news camera equipment.
• Archive video and coordinate show impacts with management.
• Perform additional duties to support the Content Center.

Skills

Direct live newscasts

Non-linear editing

Ross OverDrive

iNews

Teamwork

Education

Broadcast/Communications degree

Tools

Ross OverDrive

Newsroom systems

Job description

WCHS is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Newscast Director/Editor to join our award-winning Content Center in Charleston, West Virginia.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced newsroom serving southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeastern Ohio across ABC 8, FOX 11, digital platforms, streaming, and social media. We’re looking for someone who thrives under deadline pressure, enjoys being part of a collaborative team, and takes pride in producing high‑quality local journalism.

As a Newscast Director/Editor, you’ll play a critical role in bringing our newscasts and special programming to life while supporting our Content Center’s mission to deliver compelling, community‑focused storytelling across every platform.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production systems
• Video editing for daily newscasts, digital platforms, special projects, and promotional content
• Operate production switchers, audio boards, graphics systems, and other control room equipment
• Coordinate closely with producers, anchors, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and newsroom managers to execute clean, accurate, and visually compelling broadcasts
• Prepare and organize production elements before each newscast
• Maintain high production standards while adapting quickly during breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Monitor technical quality and troubleshoot production issues as they arise
• Assist with studio camera operation and other production responsibilities as assigned
• Help maintain production studios and control room equipment
• Contribute to special event coverage, election programming, sports specials, and community broadcasts
• Shoot video in the field, and run reporter live shots, using news camera equipment
• Archive video
• Coordinate with management and master control centers on show impacts due to network sportscasts and other special events
• Perform additional duties as assigned that support the overall success of the Content Center

Qualifications

• Experience directing television newscasts or live productions preferred
• Experience with non‑linear video editing
• Experience with automated production systems such as Ross OverDrive is a plus
• Familiarity with iNews newsroom computer system preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in a live production environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary
• Broadcast production, communications, or related education preferred, or equivalent professional experience

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.