Assistant News Director

WJLA in Washington, DC is seeking a news manager with major market experience to join the team as Assistant News Director.

Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.

Our newsroom is dedicated to audience-first storytelling, asking the questions they want answered, holding leaders accountable and getting the information they want to the places they go to find it.

The Successful Candidate : First-rate editorial judgment and communication skills.

In-depth knowledge of major issues in politics, education, public safety, the economy and other primary areas of public interest.

Creative multi-platform storyteller able to quickly and effectively copy edit shows, packages and posts for impact, clarity and accuracy.

Actively engaged in daily news cycle, works closely with other news managers to ensure we stay on top of breaking news and important developments in ongoing stories.

Able to respond quickly to breaking news, redirecting field resources and managing effort inhouse.

Dedicated to journalistic principles of objectivity and editorial fairness.

A digital leader who understands news is a 24 / 7 multi-platform effort.

Working knowledge of legal issues common to news reporting and how to avoid pitfalls.

Solution-oriented, positive attitude.

Well-organized and able to craft and execute cross-platform coverage plans for local breakers and major, scheduled news events.

Comfortable managing staff, holding people accountable, providing (and accepting) constructive criticism.

DC area news background a plus.

Requirements : Minimum 10 years newsroom experience, 3-5 years in management in Top 40 market.

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field.

Understands the non-stop nature of news and is available to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

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.

About Sinclair 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.