Newscast Director and Editor

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

Job summary

WCHS in Charleston, WV seeks a creative Newscast Director/Editor to join our Content Center. You will direct live broadcasts, edit daily newscasts, and operate control room equipment to deliver high-quality local journalism across platforms.

Collaborate with producers, anchors, meteorologists, and managers; adapt quickly to breaking news and severe weather while maintaining production standards. We value experience in broadcast production and flexibility for varied hours.

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.

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 with producers, anchors, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and newsroom managers to execute clean, accurate 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.

Skills

Directing

Non-linear editing

OverDrive

iNews

Communication

Teamwork

Lifting ability

Education

Broadcast production education

Tools

Ross OverDrive

Newsroom iNews

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

The successful candidate will perform a variety of production duties, including:

• 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

Why WCHS?

Our Content Center serves one of the most unique and impactful news regions in the country. From breaking news and severe weather to investigative reporting and community storytelling, you'll help produce content that informs and serves viewers across the Mountain State and surrounding region.

At WCHS, you'll work alongside an experienced, collaborative team committed to innovation, high journalistic standards, and producing content that makes a difference. Whether it's live breaking news, election coverage, major community events, or award-winning investigations, every day brings something new.

If you're passionate about live television, thrive in a deadline-driven environment, and want to grow your career with one of the country's leading local media companies, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Sinclair:

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.