News Director

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a proven News Director to lead a high-performing content center serving Central Nebraska 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 35 hours of linear TV weekly, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand alignment - Maintain editorial oversight of social, digital, and line...