News Director
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Salary$82k – $134k
LocationFresno, CA, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentNews
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 1h ago
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News Director experience with strong leadership skills and bold style
Managing station's news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals, directing staff for 50+ hours of local news weekly
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 for quality control and brand compliance
Recruiting, hiring and negotiating contracts for news department personnel
Collaborate with other managers to develop marketing plans, establish ratings goals
Must have working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
Must bring strong fiscal experience for both operational and capital expenditures
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts on two stations
Proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
Journalism degree
Minimum of five years experience in news management with noted leadership skills
Equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace
Employment practices not influenced by protected characteristics
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Flexible spending account
Sick leave
Vacation time
Personal time
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
About the role
KMPH/KFRE 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:
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Managing the station’s news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing the staff that produces 50+ hours of local news weekly
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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
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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
Requirements and Qualifications:
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Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
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Will bring strong fiscal experience for both operational and capital expenditures
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Must have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple hours of daily newscasts on two stations and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
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Journalism degree and a minimum of five years experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
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.
Benefits
The base salary compensation range for this role is $81,500-$133,788 annually with performance based bonuses. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.
About the company
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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
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