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Harrisburg, PA

News Director Job at Harrisburg, PA in Seattle

Harrisburg, PA, Seattle, WA, United States, 98127


KOMO/KUNS-TV 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 two stations news brand's under one operation
  • Must understand setting and working within budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 50+ 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 as well as news operation’s multiple platforms 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 on two stations and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
  • Journalism degree and a minimum of five years experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required

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

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