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Assistant News Director
Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Charleston, United States
Location
Charleston
Posted
June 06, 2026
Commute
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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. Youβll 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...
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. Youβll 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...