News Director

Job Description

CBS4 News in Gainesville, FL is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style. 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 news staff
• 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 multi-task and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
• Journalism degree and experience in news management with noted leadership skills

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj6p61-18-191-174-168-42 in your application.