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Editorial Director, Amazing America

Sinclair Broadcast Group

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Director
145k-165k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The fabric of our nation is made beautiful and unique by the people and the places that can only be found between our shores. Every community across the country has a story waiting to be told, and we are here to do just that. With an army of local reporters who speak the local language, Amazing America is a new digital destination that celebrates the people, the places, and the things that make America amazing. To help bring our vision to life, we are seeking an experienced Editorial Director who will work as equal parts curator and creator. As a leader, you'll drive editorial strategy, oversee content creation, and collaborate with a dynamic team of local journalists to captivate audiences with compelling content that celebrates the history and culture of the great nation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute a multi-platform content strategy across all digital platforms inclusive of all creative mediums.
  • Motivate and mentor a small editorial team of producers and editors in the development and production of engaging and highly sharable digital content.
  • Lead daily content strategy sessions and collaborate with the Regional Digital Content Team to identify and amplify existing stories.
  • Oversee the repackaging and rebranding of locally produced content, creating platform-specific assets that adhere to publishing best practices.
  • Oversee all aspects of both in-studio and on-location shoots from conception to delivery.
  • Work cross-functionally with Sales on all RFP responses and manage the full-service production of approved Branded Content.
  • Work cross-functionally with Marketing to ensure the proper amplification of all content.
  • Ensure all content aligns with the brand aesthetic, established tone of voice, and follows journalistic best practices.
  • Collect and analyze audience analytics and competitive performance information to make data-informed coverage decisions.

Requirements

  • 10+ years writing/producing original content in print, video, and social.
  • 5+ years leadership or senior management experience overseeing small teams at a major publication or broadcaster.
  • Social Media expert with extensive familiarity with all platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and other production tools.
  • Substantial understanding of and passion for audience analytics, with a demonstrated track record of growing audience at a major publication.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and in person, including experience communicating with senior executives.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and motivate a team; willingness to delegate responsibilities and lead effectively.
  • Must possess an immense curiosity about the world around you, and a passion for storytelling.
  • Must be comfortable with ambiguity as the team evolves over time.
  • Applicants must have sites and/or reels of their work.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with multi-platform programming across digital, video, and audio.
  • Strong editorial background with a keen interest in the genre.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in content creation and leadership is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Base salary range of $145,000 to $165,000, determined by experience, skills, certifications, and location.
  • Participation in a retirement plan.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 15 paid vacation days.
  • 2 paid personal days.
  • 9 paid holidays.
  • 40 hours of paid sick leave.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Performance-based bonuses may be available.

Working at Sinclair Broadcast Group

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. We offer great benefits, an open door policy, upward mobility, and a strong desire to see you succeed.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryEditing
Salary145k-165k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

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About Sinclair Broadcast Group

Website

sbgi.net

Location

Seattle, WA

Industry

Television Broadcasting Stations

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