Newscast Director

Job Title: Newscast Director

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Newscast Director to join our team at Sinclair Broadcast Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in directing newscasts, as well as experience with production standards and equipment. Additionally, they will have a full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and be able to clearly give direction to crew members while under pressure.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and TD assigned newscasts and productions
• Create graphics daily using Photoshop and Deko
• 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:

• Experience Directing and TDing newscasts
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment
• Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• 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 lighting instruments

About Us:
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. We are a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. Our 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. We regularly use our 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. We offer great benefits, an open door policy, upward mobility, and a strong desire to see you succeed. If you are ready to be part of a winning team, let's talk.

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