Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Dec 11, 2024
7News is looking for a dynamic Newscast Director to join its production team. A team-oriented attitude and schedule flexibility are necessary for this position. The ideal candidate will: Direct any assigned newscasts and productions Train production crew in cameras, audio, graphics, etc. Supervise production crew on a daily basis Maintain production studio and control room Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution Requirements and Qualifications: Experience Directing and TDing newscasts in a non-automated control room setting Experience of automated production systems such as Ross OverDrive, Sony ELC, or Grass Valley Ignite preferred but not required Knowledge of production standards and equipment Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure Typing and good spelling skills necessary Ability to read and write, college degree preferred Must be able to lift & position 40 pound set pieces and lighting instruments Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace! About Us 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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. About the Team 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. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.