Assistant News Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

WPDE in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a news manager to join the team as Assistant News Director. Our newsroom is dedicated to advocacy and accountability storytelling, asking tough questions, holding leaders accountable and getting the information viewers want.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of newsroom experience, with at least 3 years in management.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate first-rate editorial judgment and communication skills.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of major issues in politics, education, public safety, the economy and other primary areas of public interest.
• Act as a creative multi-platform storyteller able to quickly and effectively copy edit shows, packages and posts for impact, clarity and accuracy.
• Engage actively in the daily news cycle and work closely with other news managers to ensure the team stays on top of breaking news and important developments in ongoing stories.
• Respond quickly to breaking news, redirecting field resources and managing efforts in-house.
• Dedicate to journalistic principles of objectivity and editorial fairness.
• Lead digital efforts, understanding that news is a 24/7 multi-platform endeavor.
• Maintain working knowledge of legal issues common to news reporting and how to avoid pitfalls.
• Exhibit a solution-oriented, positive attitude.
• Organize and craft cross-platform coverage plans for local breaking news and major scheduled news events.
• Manage staff effectively, holding people accountable and providing (and accepting) constructive criticism.

Benefits

• Great benefits
• Open door policy
• Upward mobility
• Strong desire to see employees succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees