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News Director

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Sinclair Broadcast Group

2024-09-22 08:38:34

Job location Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description


WJAR 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 include:



  • Managing the station's news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 40+ 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 and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization

  • Journalism degree and a minimum of three years experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required

  • Experience working in a union environment is a plus.


Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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