News Director

KMPH/KFRE 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 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.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $81,500-$133,788 annually with performance based bonuses. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 www.sbgi.net.