WCIV in Charleston, SC 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 include: Managing the station's news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 45+ 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 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! About Us 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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. 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.