News Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Baltimore, MD

1d•$135,000 - $165,000

About The Position

WBFF / FOX 45 Baltimore is seeking a bold, strategic, and purpose-driven News Director to lead one of the most aggressive and impactful local newsrooms in the country. This is not a maintenance role. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who believes journalism should drive accountability, create change, and serve communities with clarity and courage . About the Newsroom FOX 45 Baltimore operates a high-performing, high-expectation content center known for enterprise reporting, investigative journalism, and storytelling that doesn’t back down. Our newsroom is built around an audience-first news philosophy —we prioritize relevance, context, and impact over routine coverage. The Role The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead a competitive and motivated team, and push the newsroom to consistently deliver journalism that matters. This leader must inspire excellence, demand accountability, and actively participate in shaping impactful storytelling across platforms. Baltimore deserves journalism that holds power accountable, elevates voices, and drives real change. This News Director will shape coverage that doesn’t just inform—but moves the community forward . If you are a leader with passion, purpose, and the discipline to build distinctive journalism , this is your newsroom.

Requirements

A proven newsroom leader with experience managing teams in a competitive news environment
A passion for impactful storytelling that goes beyond headlines and adds real context
The ability to motivate teams through clarity, trust, and high expectations
Strong editorial judgment and the courage to make tough calls
A belief that journalism should break barriers and create measurable impact
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes newsroom with big goals

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing team of journalists , managers, and producers
Set a clear editorial strategy centered on impact, accountability, and community change
Champion enterprise, investigative, and solutions-oriented storytelling
Foster a newsroom culture built on purpose, discipline, collaboration, and urgency
Drive strong daily execution while maintaining long-term editorial vision
Collaborate and work closely with the SVP of News to align newsroom strategy, priorities, and performance
Partner with digital, investigative, and content teams to maximize reach and relevance
Use data, audience insights, and community feedback to inform content decisions
Uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity, fairness, and accuracy