Sinclair Inc. is hiring : News Director in Cincinnati

MediabistroCincinnati, OH, United States

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Overview

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WKRC Local 12 in Cincinnati, Ohio 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

Managing the station’s news operations, setting 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 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

EEO and Inclusivity

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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News Director • Cincinnati, OH, United States