Sinclair Broadcast Group
Assistant News Director
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.WJAR,
Southern New England’s News Leader, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant News Director! We are looking for an energetic Assistant News Director with proven leadership for our news team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills. The Assistant News Director will oversee production of newscasts and online content. You will work closely with the other producers, reporters, anchors and newsroom managers on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must be proficient 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 and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.
Responsibilities include:
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
Sharp video shooting and editing skills
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, AVID and Xpression a plus
4 years’ experience as a news manager preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!
Southern New England’s News Leader, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant News Director! We are looking for an energetic Assistant News Director with proven leadership for our news team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills. The Assistant News Director will oversee production of newscasts and online content. You will work closely with the other producers, reporters, anchors and newsroom managers on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must be proficient 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 and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.
Responsibilities include:
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
Sharp video shooting and editing skills
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, AVID and Xpression a plus
4 years’ experience as a news manager preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!