Newscast Director

Job Description

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyz5mk-3-147-28-218-42 in your application.