Assistant News Director

6 days ago

Columbus OH United States Sinclair Broadcast Group Full time


WSYX is looking for an energetic, detail oriented, digitally minded Assistant News Director for our news team. The ideal candidate will place a high priority on digital content, while also overseeing production of newscasts. You will work closely with executive producers, reporters, anchors and newsroom managers on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must exemplify the philosophy of a digital-first newsroom while also being skilled in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will also work with the news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals. Our winning candidate will be fluent in social media, including knowing how to mine social media for stories and know how to consistently engage with the audience. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.



 



Responsibilities:



  • Aggressively leading breaking news and severe weather coverage
  • Work closely with News Director to carry out news philosophy
  • Coaching Reporters to ensure that story pitches are in line with newsroom philosophy
  • Is a lead advocate for digital and social content by working closely with the Content Center Manager to identify content that will be of high interest to our digital audience
  • Identifies ways to follow up on big stories and stories that are of high interest to our digital and broadcast audience
  • Oversee newscasts, script reviews of Producers and Reporters for assigned newscasts
  • Guides Executive Producers on coaching Producers in newscast showcasing.
  • Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy
  • Takes the lead on identifying and executing special coverage of big events.
  • Manages talent (Anchors, Meteorologists, Reporters) schedules, including time off requests
  • Manages performance reviews of assigned employees
  • Takes part in weekend on-call rotation for managers 
  • Other responsibilities as assigned
     

Requirements:



  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
  • Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
  • Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style
  • Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news
  • Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
  • Experience with iNews and AVID a plus
  • Five years of experience as a news manager in a medium to large-market newsroom.



 



About Us
 




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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE, TBD, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed 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.

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