Sinclair Inc. · 1 week ago
Assistant News Director
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expSinclair Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. They are seeking an Assistant News Director to manage the newsroom, ensuring high editorial standards and effective storytelling across multiple platforms while engaging in the daily news cycle and managing staff.
Broadcast Media
Responsibilities
First-rate editorial judgment and communication skills
In-depth knowledge of major issues in politics, education, public safety, the economy and other primary areas of public interest
Creative multi-platform storyteller able to quickly and effectively copy edit shows, packages and posts for impact, clarity and accuracy
Actively engaged in daily news cycle, works closely with other news managers to ensure we stay on top of breaking news and important developments in ongoing stories
Able to respond quickly to breaking news, redirecting field resources and managing effort inhouse
Dedicated to journalistic principles of objectivity and editorial fairness
A digital leader who understands news is a 24/7 multi-platform effort
Working knowledge of legal issues common to news reporting and how to avoid pitfalls
Solution-oriented, positive attitude
Well-organized and able to craft and execute cross-platform coverage plans for local breakers and major, scheduled news events
Comfortable managing staff, holding people accountable, providing (and accepting) constructive criticism
Qualification
Required
First-rate editorial judgment and communication skills
In-depth knowledge of major issues in politics, education, public safety, the economy and other primary areas of public interest
Creative multi-platform storyteller able to quickly and effectively copy edit shows, packages and posts for impact, clarity and accuracy
Actively engaged in daily news cycle, works closely with other news managers to ensure we stay on top of breaking news and important developments in ongoing stories
Able to respond quickly to breaking news, redirecting field resources and managing effort inhouse
Dedicated to journalistic principles of objectivity and editorial fairness
A digital leader who understands news is a 24/7 multi-platform effort
Working knowledge of legal issues common to news reporting and how to avoid pitfalls
Solution-oriented, positive attitude
Well-organized and able to craft and execute cross-platform coverage plans for local breakers and major, scheduled news events
Comfortable managing staff, holding people accountable, providing (and accepting) constructive criticism
6-10 years newsroom experience, 3 years in management
Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
Understands the non-stop nature of news and is available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Benefits
Great benefits
Open-door policy
Upward mobility
Strong desire to see you succeed
Company
Sinclair Inc.
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Del Parks
SVP and CTO
Arthur Hasson
COO Programming
Recent News
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