Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Assistant Director, News

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc$86K — $115K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
  • Strong understanding of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
  • Exceptional written communication with a conversational style
  • Great interpersonal skills with coaching abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Oversee production of newscasts and script reviews
  • Lead breaking news and severe weather coverage
  • Identify and develop daily news content
  • Ensure quality control and brand compliance in newscasts
  • Assist in Special Projects and enterprise coverage
  • Maintain efficient operations of the Assignment Desk
  • Develop contacts and sources for story ideas

Benefits

  • Participation in a retirement plan
  • Eligibility for incentive plan bonuses
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 15 paid vacation days and 2 paid personal days
  • 9 paid holidays and 40 hours of paid sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
WBFF-TV is seeking an Assistant News Director! The Assistant News Director oversees the production of newscasts and assignments while working closely with producers, reporters, anchors and our digital content team on daily news coverage. Must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to journalistic integrity and managing compelling newscasts. We are looking for someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with audiences across all platforms. The AD also assists with running the Assignment Desk by helping coordinate breaking news coverage and basic newsgathering functions. Skills & Experience: • Oversee newscasts, script reviews of producers and reporters for assigned newscasts • Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage • Identify, research and develop daily content • Compelling and accurate writing, post content to station website and social media sites • Work closely with news director to carry out news philosophy and direction • Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy • Oversee Special Projects and enterprise coverage • Develop and maintain contacts and sources to enterprise story ideas • Maintain efficient operations of the assignment desk • Other responsibilities as assigned Requirements & Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field • Computer knowledge/word processing skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office products • Proficiency with Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms • Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws • Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style • Ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure and meet deadlines • Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating • Experience in research, public records requests, etc. is a plus The base salary compensation range for this role is $86,250 to $115,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The company owns and operates television stations across the United States, providing local news, sports, and other programming. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. also owns a variety of digital media assets, including websites, mobile apps, and streaming services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Learn more about Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
Size
11,500 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.4 billion
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.5%
Revenue
$5.9 billion
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