News Manager, KPTM-Fox 42 (Omaha)

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital Media. Sinclair Broadcast Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affilliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobil and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

KPTM-Fox 42 is seeking an experienced, hands-on News Manager with strong leadership skills and an aggressive style.

Responsibilities include:

-Managing the stations' news operations, setting budgets, establishing goals and directing a news staff
-Responsible for initiating and managing 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 and brand compliancy, 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
-Assisting at the assignment desk and communicating show updates to news staff

Requirements:

-Must have a working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy laws
-Will bring strong fiscal experience for both operational and capital expenditures
-Must have a demonstrated ability to manage daily newscasts and must have a proven track record of success in building a winning news organization
-Journalism degree and a minimum of three years' experience in news management with noted leadership skills is required

How to apply:

Please apply online by going to: http://sbgi.net/sbgi-careers/

Due: 5-10-17