Newscast Director and Editor

Full-time

Job Description

WCHS is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Newscast Director/Editor to join our award-winning Content Center in Charleston, West Virginia.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced newsroom serving southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeastern Ohio across ABC 8, FOX 11, digital platforms, streaming, and social media. We're looking for someone who thrives under deadline pressure, enjoys being part of a collaborative team, and takes pride in producing high-quality local journalism.
As a Newscast Director/Editor, you'll play a critical role in bringing our newscasts and special programming to life while supporting our Content Center's mission to deliver compelling, community-focused storytelling across every platform.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform a variety of production duties, including:
Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production systems
Video editing for daily newscasts, digital platforms, special projects, and promotional content
Operate production switchers, audio boards, graphics systems, and other control room equipment
Coordinate closely with producers, anchors, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and newsroom managers to execute clean, accurate, and visually compelling broadcasts
Prepare and organize production elements before each newscast
Maintain high production standards while adapting quickly during breaking news and severe weather coverage
Monitor technical quality and troubleshoot production issues as they arise
Assist with studio camera operation and other production responsibilities as assigned
Help maintain production studios and control room equipment
Contribute to special event coverage, election programming, sports specials, and community broadcasts
Shoot video in the field, and run reporter live shots, using news camera equipment
Archive video
Coordinate with management and master control centers on show impacts due to network sportscasts and other special events.
Perform additional duties as assigned that support the overall success of the Content Center
Qualifications
Experience directing television newscasts or live productions preferred
Experience with non-linear video editing
Experience with automated production systems such as Ross OverDrive is a plus
Familiarity with iNews newsroom computer system preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in a live production environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations
Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary
Broadcast production, communications, or related education preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Why WCHS?
Our Content Center serves one of the most unique and impactful news regions in the country. From breaking news and severe weather to investigative reporting and community storytelling, you'll help produce content that informs and serves viewers across the Mountain State and surrounding region.
At WCHS, you'll work alongside an experienced, collaborative team committed to innovation, high journalistic standards, and producing content that makes a difference. Whether it's live breaking news, election coverage, major community events, or award-winning investigations, every day brings something new.
If you're passionate about live television, thrive in a deadline-driven environment, and want to grow your career with one of the country's leading local media companies, we'd love to hear from you.
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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