Newscast Director and Editor

WCHS is looking for a creative, detail-oriented Newscast Director/Editor to join our award-winning Content Center in Charleston, West Virginia.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast‑paced newsroom serving southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and southeastern Ohio across ABC8, FOX11, digital platforms, streaming, and social media. We’re looking for someone who thrives under deadline pressure, enjoys being part of a collaborative team, and takes pride in producing high‑quality local journalism.

As a Newscast Director/Editor, you’ll play a critical role in bringing our newscasts and special programming to life while supporting our Content Center’s mission to deliver compelling, community‑focused storytelling across every platform.

Responsibilities

Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production systems

Video editing for daily newscasts, digital platforms, special projects, and promotional content

Operate production switchers, audio boards, graphics systems, and other control room equipment

Coordinate closely with producers, anchors, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and newsroom managers to execute clean, accurate, and visually compelling broadcasts

Prepare and organize production elements before each newscast

Maintain high production standards while adapting quickly during breaking news and severe weather coverage

Monitor technical quality and troubleshoot production issues as they arise

Assist with studio camera operation and other production responsibilities as assigned

Help maintain production studios and control room equipment

Contribute to special event coverage, election programming, sports specials, and community broadcasts

Shoot video in the field, and run reporter live shots, using news camera equipment

Archive video

Coordinate with management and master control centers on show impacts due to network sportscasts and other special events

Perform additional duties as assigned that support the overall success of the Content Center

Qualifications

Experience directing television newscasts or live productions preferred

Experience with non‑linear video editing

Experience with automated production systems such as Ross OverDrive is a plus

Familiarity with iNews newsroom computer system preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in a live production environment

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news situations

Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary

Broadcast production, communications, or related education preferred, or equivalent professional experience

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.

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