News Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group
📍 Charleston, SC, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted February 22, 2026

Job Description

WCIV in Charleston, SC 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 impact stories with a distinctive focus on accountability reporting.

**Responsibilities include:**

+ Managing the station’s news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 45+ hours of local news weekly
+ Responsible for initiating and managing growing content delivery on multiple platforms
+ Work closely with local and corporate management to establish News content, philosophy and direction
+ Review daily newscasts to ensure quality control, brand compliance, and subsequently provide feedback to all news staff
+ Recruiting, hiring and negotiating contracts for news department personnel
+ Collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals, and effectively reach said goals
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Job Details

  • Location Charleston, SC
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date February 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline March 06, 2026