| Company Name: |
Sinclair Broadcast Group |
| Location: |
New Bloomfield, MO United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
12/17/2025 |
| Expire Date: |
02/13/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Military, Sports and Recreation, Broadcasting/Communications, Quality Control, Writing/Authoring |
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Assistant News Director
KRCG 13 is seeking an Assistant News Director to join our news team. The Assistant News Director will oversee production of newscasts and assignments while working closely with producers, reporters, anchors and our digital content team on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. We are looking for someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience across all platforms.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee newscasts, script reviews of producers and reporters for assigned newscasts
- Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage
- Work closely with news director to carry out news philosophy and direction
- Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control and brand compliancy
- Oversee Special Projects and enterprise coverage
- Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
- Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
- Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style
- Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
- Experience with iNews, and AVID a plus
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 Us
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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclairs AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found 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? Lets talk.
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