News Director
Tulsa, OK · On-site
The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact.
News Director
Tulsa, OK · On-site
The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact.
News Director
New Orleans, LA · On-site
The News Director will collaborate closely with WWL news and station leadership to ensure content that is highly relevant to the New Orleans community. This includes driving daily editorial ...
News Director
New Orleans, LA · On-site
The News Director will collaborate closely with WWL news and station leadership to ensure content that is highly relevant to the New Orleans community. This includes driving daily editorial ...
Assistant News Director
Bend, OR · On-site
KTVZ News is seeking an Assistant News Director to help lead the day-to-day operations of our award-winning newsroom. This role requires a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who will drive daily ...
Assistant News Director
Bend, OR · On-site
KTVZ News is seeking an Assistant News Director to help lead the day-to-day operations of our award-winning newsroom. This role requires a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who will drive daily ...
The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact.
The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact.
News Director
Tulsa, OK · On-site
The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact.
News Director
Tulsa, OK · On-site
The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact.
News Director
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
KOCB/KOKH is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce ...
News Director
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
KOCB/KOKH is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce ...
News Director
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
KOCB/KOKH is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce ...
News Director
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
KOCB/KOKH is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce ...
The News Director is responsible for turning editorial direction into ontheground delivery. This role runs the newsroom as a highperforming editorial operation, making sure that the stories Visa ...
The News Director is responsible for turning editorial direction into ontheground delivery. This role runs the newsroom as a highperforming editorial operation, making sure that the stories Visa ...
The News Director is responsible for overseeing and taking part in the newsgathering efforts of Public Radio Tulsa (located on The University of Tulsa campus), a National Public Radio (NPR) station ...
The News Director is responsible for overseeing and taking part in the newsgathering efforts of Public Radio Tulsa (located on The University of Tulsa campus), a National Public Radio (NPR) station ...
News Director
Tulsa, OK · On-site
The News Director is responsible for overseeing and taking part in the newsgathering efforts of Public Radio Tulsa (located on The University of Tulsa campus), a National Public Radio (NPR) station ...
News Director
Tulsa, OK · On-site
The News Director is responsible for overseeing and taking part in the newsgathering efforts of Public Radio Tulsa (located on The University of Tulsa campus), a National Public Radio (NPR) station ...
KUOW News Director
Seattle, WA · On-site
Salary: $11,250 - $12,500 per month 233238 KUOW NEWS DIRECTOR (click to apply) KUOW / PSPR 04/15/2024 Benefits:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a ...
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KUOW News Director
Seattle, WA · On-site
Salary: $11,250 - $12,500 per month 233238 KUOW NEWS DIRECTOR (click to apply) KUOW / PSPR 04/15/2024 Benefits:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a ...
KOCB/KOKH is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce ...
KOCB/KOKH is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Director with strong leadership skills and a bold style to lead one of the strongest local newsrooms in the country. Our mission is to produce ...
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director to lead Memphis's News Leader across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. This ...
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director to lead Memphis's News Leader across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. This ...
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director to lead Memphis's News Leader across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. This ...
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director to lead Memphis's News Leader across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. This ...
Assistant News Director
$50K - $55K/yr
The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence. Responsibilities ...
Assistant News Director
$50K - $55K/yr
The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence. Responsibilities ...
News Director
Memphis, TN · On-site
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director to lead Memphis's News Leader across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. This ...
News Director
Memphis, TN · On-site
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and digitally fluent News Director to lead Memphis's News Leader across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. This ...
Assistant News Director
Peoria, IL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence. Responsibilities ...
Assistant News Director
Peoria, IL · On-site
$50K - $55K/yr
The Assistant News Director assists the News Director with all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production, and serves as the News Director in his/her absence. Responsibilities ...
News Director
Rapid City, SD · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
Approve news stories, schedule newscasts, manage and develop staff. Essential Functions * Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing newsroom team. * Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration ...
News Director
Rapid City, SD · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
Approve news stories, schedule newscasts, manage and develop staff. Essential Functions * Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing newsroom team. * Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration ...
News Director
Rapid City, SD · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
Approve news stories, schedule newscasts, manage and develop staff. Essential Functions * Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing newsroom team. * Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration ...
News Director
Rapid City, SD · On-site
$85K - $90K/yr
Approve news stories, schedule newscasts, manage and develop staff. Essential Functions * Build, mentor, and motivate a high-performing newsroom team. * Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration ...
Assistant Local News Director WVTM TV, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL is searching for a passionate, creative, and experienced news leader to fill an Assistant News Director role. You will have ...
Assistant Local News Director WVTM TV, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL is searching for a passionate, creative, and experienced news leader to fill an Assistant News Director role. You will have ...
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How much do news director jobs pay per year?
As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for news director in the United States is $102,342.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $155,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are some common challenges faced by News Directors in managing a newsroom team?
News Directors often navigate challenges such as balancing breaking news coverage with longer-term investigative projects, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring accuracy while adapting to rapidly changing stories. They also play a key role in fostering collaboration between reporters, producers, and technical staff, often under significant time pressure. Effective communication and strong leadership skills are essential, as News Directors must make quick editorial decisions, resolve conflicts, and motivate their teams to maintain high journalistic standards.
What Does a News Director Do?
A news director works for a TV or radio station, directing the staff in creating content for the public. Daily job duties may include approving news stories, scheduling newscasts, and staff management or development. They ensure that writers, editors, and reporters cover stories that interest the public. A news director must also enforce news reporting standards and monitor the public response. Career qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree, management skills, and public relations skills.
What is the difference between News Director vs News Producer?
| Aspect | News Director | News Producer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role | Oversees news operations, manages staff, and sets editorial direction | Plans, coordinates, and executes daily news stories and segments |
| Required Skills | Leadership, management, editorial judgment | Story development, coordination, communication |
| Work Environment | Broadcast station, newsroom management | Newsroom production, story planning |
| Common Certifications | Journalism degree, management experience | Journalism degree, production experience |
While both roles are vital in news broadcasting, the News Director focuses on overall station management and editorial policies, whereas the News Producer handles the day-to-day story planning and production. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the news industry.
What does a News Director do?
A News Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a news organization's newsroom, including managing staff, setting editorial direction, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of news coverage. They assign stories, coordinate coverage, and make decisions about which stories are broadcast or published. News Directors also work closely with other managers to develop newsroom policies and may represent the news department in the community or with corporate leadership. Their goal is to ensure the newsroom runs efficiently while upholding journalistic standards.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a News Director, and why are they important?
To thrive as a News Director, you need strong newsroom management experience, editorial judgment, and a background in journalism or communications, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with newsroom computer systems, digital publishing platforms, and content management systems is typically required. Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help foster a collaborative team environment and ensure effective coverage. These abilities are crucial for maintaining high journalistic standards, meeting deadlines, and leading a news team in a fast-paced media landscape.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group rating
6.4
Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Sinclair is seeking a proven News Director to lead a large, high-performing content center serving Tulsa on multiple platforms including ABC & FOX network affiliates. This role requires a decisive, forward-thinking newsroom leader with strong multi-platform experience who can drive accountability reporting, elevate cross platform story telling and deliver meaningful local content.
The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact. This leader will operate with urgency, embrace innovation, and align local execution with Sinclair's content strategy and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing content center across two network affiliates, including broadcast, digital, and social teams
- Set and execute a clear editorial strategy aligned with Sinclair's strategies for accountability, enterprise reporting, and community impact
- Oversee a content center producing more than 60 hours of linear TV weekly, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand alignment
- Maintain editorial oversight of social, digital, and linear newscasts, providing clear feedback and enforcing strong storytelling standards
- Drive multiplatform content growth, innovation, and audience engagement across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
- Champion enterprise, investigative, and solutions-oriented journalism that differentiates Sinclair stations in the market
- Foster a newsroom culture built on accountability, collaboration, urgency, and high expectations
- Use audience data, analytics, and community insights to inform editorial decisions and content strategy
- Collaborate closely with Senior VP of News and Sinclair corporate partners to align content center priorities and performance
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain top content center talent; manage contracts and succession planning
- Manage content center budgets, including operational and capital expenditures, with a strong focus on efficiency and results
- Set clear goals, measure performance, and hold teams accountable to outcomes
What We're Looking For
- A proven leader with experience managing large teams in a competitive station/multi-platform environment
- Demonstrated success overseeing content creation across all platforms
- Strong editorial judgment and a consistent commitment to journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairness
- Hands-on multi-platform experience leading broadcast, digital, and social news operations
- A leader who drives performance through clarity, accountability, and decisive action
- Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field required
- Minimum of five years of newsroom leadership experience with a track record of success
Why This Role Matters
At Sinclair, local journalism matters. The News Director is central to delivering trusted, impactful news that informs, protects, and serves the Tulsa community across two major network affiliates.
This role shapes newsroom culture, drives content strategy, and ensures Sinclair's commitment to accountability, innovation, and community service is reflected every day-on every platform. The right leader will not only strengthen the newsroom today but build a foundation for sustained success in the future.
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
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. Sinclair's 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? Let's talk.
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