News Director

Sinclair is seeking a proven News Director to lead a large, high-performing content center serving Tulsa on multiple platforms including ABC & FOX network affiliates. This role requires a decisive, forward-thinking newsroom leader with strong multi-platform experience who can drive accountability reporting, elevate cross platform story telling and deliver meaningful local content.The News Director will set the editorial vision, lead change, and ensure the content center consistently produces enterprise journalism that serves the community with clarity, context, and impact. This leader will operate with urgency, embrace innovation, and align local execution with Sinclair’s content strategy and standards.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a high-performing content center across two network affiliates, including broadcast, digital, and social teamsSet and execute a clear editorial strategy aligned with Sinclair’s strategies for accountability, enterprise reporting, and community impactOversee a content center producing more than 60 hours of linear TV weekly, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand alignmentMaintain editorial oversight of social, digital, and linear newscasts, providing clear feedback and enforcing strong storytelling standardsDrive multiplatform content growth, innovation, and audience engagement across broadcast, digital, and social platformsChampion enterprise, investigative, and solutions-oriented journalism that differentiates Sinclair stations in the marketFoster a newsroom culture built on accountability, collaboration, urgency, and high expectationsUse audience data, analytics, and community insights to inform editorial decisions and content strategyCollaborate closely with Senior VP of News and Sinclair corporate partners to align content center priorities and performanceRecruit, hire, develop, and retain top content center talent; manage contracts and succession planningManage content center budgets, including operational and capital expenditures, with a strong focus on efficiency and resultsSet clear goals, measure performance, and hold teams accountable to outcomesWhat We’re Looking ForA proven leader with experience managing large teams in a competitive station/multi-platform environmentDemonstrated success overseeing content creation across all platformsStrong editorial judgment and a consistent commitment to journalistic integrity, accuracy, and fairnessHands-on multi-platform experience leading broadcast, digital, and social news operationsA leader who drives performance through clarity, accountability, and decisive actionWorking knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel, and privacy lawsBachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field requiredMinimum of five years of newsroom leadership experience with a track record of successWhy This Role MattersAt Sinclair, local journalism matters. The News Director is central to delivering trusted, impactful news that informs, protects, and serves the Tulsa community across two major network affiliates.This role shapes newsroom culture, drives content strategy, and ensures Sinclair’s commitment to accountability, innovation, and community service is reflected every day—on every platform. The right leader will not only strengthen the newsroom today but build a foundation for sustained success in the future.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.