Assistant News Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group
📍 Charleston, WV, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

**Job Overview**

WCHS is seeking a strong, hands-on **Assistant News Director** to help lead our content center and execute our content strategy across all platforms.

This role is critical in driving daily editorial decisions, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality, compelling newscasts and digital content. You’ll work closely with the News Director and newsroom leaders to shape coverage, lead breaking news, and develop enterprise storytelling that holds the powerful accountable.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Oversee daily newscast production, including script review, editorial guidance, and quality control.
+ Aggressively lead breaking news and severe weather coverage, ensuring speed, accuracy, and impact.
+ Work closely with the News Director to execute newsroom vision, strategy, and brand alignment.
+ Identify, develop, and elevate daily and long-term enterprise content.
+ Manage and support the Assignment Desk, coordinating coverag...

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Job Details

  • Location Charleston, WV
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 21, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 29, 2026