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Sinclair Broadcast Group

Assistant News Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


We are looking for an energetic

Assistant News Director with proven leadership

for our news team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills. The Assistant News Director will oversee production of newscasts and online content. You will work closely with the other producers, reporters, anchors and newsroom managers on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. You must be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. The ideal candidate will also work with the news director and other managers to establish newsroom goals and work to develop and further the brand of each station's news programs. Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Assistant News Director will lead by example.

Responsibilities include:

Oversee newscasts, script reviews of producers and reporters for assigned newscasts

Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage

Work closely with news director to carry out news philosophy and direction

Help news director focus on alerting, protecting and empowering our viewers

Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliance

Oversee Special Projects and enterprise coverage

Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts

Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field

Sharp video shooting and editing skills

Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws

Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style

Ability to plan and adjust personnel during breaking news

Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating

Experience with iNews, AVID and Xpression a plus

4 years’ experience as a news manager preferred

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

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