Assistant News Director

Full-time

Job Description
Assistant News Director - News 4 & Fox 11
The Assistant News Director helps lead the newsroom's daily editorial, operational and people-management responsibilities. This position works closely with the News Director to deliver accurate, impactful local journalism across broadcast, digital and social platforms.
Key responsibilities
Help set and execute the daily editorial agenda, with an emphasis on breaking news, enterprise reporting, investigative work and community-focused coverage.
Lead daily editorial meetings; coordinate assignments, live coverage, special projects and major-event plans.
Coach reporters, producers, anchors, photographers and digital staff on writing, storytelling, live execution, ethics and urgency.
Oversee newsroom workflows, staffing, schedules and performance expectations; assist with hiring, evaluations, scheduling and corrective action.
Ensure newscasts and digital coverage are accurate, compelling, visually strong and delivered on deadline.
Collaborate with producers and executive producers to improve rundown structure, breaking-news coverage, teases, graphics and multiplatform presentation.
Guide coverage during breaking news, severe weather, elections, public safety events and other high-impact situations.
Help grow audience through strong local reporting, accountability journalism and content tailored for broadcast, web, mobile and social.
Maintain constructive relationships with community leaders, agencies and news sources.
Serve as News Director when needed and perform other newsroom leadership duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred.
At least five years of television news experience; newsroom leadership experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead under deadline pressure and make sound editorial decisions.
Strong knowledge of broadcast writing, producing, live coverage, digital journalism and social media.
Proven coaching, communication and team-building skills.
Commitment to accurate, fair, ethical journalism and compelling storytelling.
Flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays and breaking-news coverage.
This role supports Sinclair's local-news mission: high-quality reporting that matters to viewers, strengthens accountability and performs across platforms.
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.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

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