This is a rare opportunity to join the leadership team at WWMT in West Michigan!  
 

News Channel 3 is looking for an aggressive and engaging Assistant News Director for our content team. The ideal candidate will have strong editorial news judgment and leadership skills, working with reporters, photographer/editors, anchors, producers and our digital content team on daily news coverage. We are looking for someone who will work closely with the News Director in carrying out news philosophy and direction.

This person must be proficient in creative writing, copy editing, enterprising stories and be committed to managing compelling newscasts. The ideal candidate will be collaborative and have the ability to coach and mentor. We want someone who embraces social media and understands how to consistently engage with the audience across all platforms. 

Responsibilities include:

• Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage


• Work closely with news director to carry out news philosophy and direction 


• Oversee newscasts, copy edit scripts 


• Work with staff to ensure quality control


• Manage fleet of vehicles 


• Help lead and mentor photojournalists 


• Work with news director and managers on special newsroom projects 


• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements include: 

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field 


• Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel and privacy laws


• Exceptional written communication skills using a conversational writing style


• Strong people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating 

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.