Sinclair Broadcast Group
News Director
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
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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.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.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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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.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.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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