Associate Director

Job Description

Summary/Objective:

The Associate Director will, subject to the supervision of the executive producer, producer and/or director assigned to the program, perform the following function, or supervise the performance of them by others, on programs to which he or she is assigned.

Essential Functions:
• Confer with the producer and/or the director on plans for the program and attend production meetings concerning the program.
• Time master control to commercial break; time the program back from commercial break; communicate timing of all taped elements of the program.
• Coordinate production tasks with the stage manager, all production and technical personnel, including but not limited to audio, TD, graphics, lighting and graphics operators or their producers, as well as other Associate Directors and other employees of the company.
• Mark the show rundown in INEWS, including music cues, sound effects, TD effects, remotes, tape times and more. The Associate Director works with show personnel – including producers – to execute the live production of the show.
• Work across departments (graphics, file transfer, edit coordinators), to ensure timely delivery of all show elements. The AD is responsible for knowing the correct sponsorships and billboards for their show and works with appropriate parties to make sure assets air correctly.
• Coordinate with playback and EVS operators on all tape elements during show production. This includes previewing all playbacks for the show they are assigned as well as ensuring all pre-taped segments are recorded. Will also work with TOC on preparing remotes involved in production.

Required Education

4-year college degree or 2-year Associates degree.

Preferred Experience:

At least 2 years working in a live studio environment, preferably sports.

Knowledge of INEWS
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

Knowledge and passion for professional sports,

Ability to work under pressure in a live control room.

Thrives in a collaborative environment.

Strong communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position will be responsible for the following
• Works w/talent management & audio department to maintain talent IFBs
• Coordinates w/Audio & music department on commercial tracks and updating music libraries
• Will be the point of contact for all Encompass (Master Control) communications

Physical Demands:

Weekends and some late/early hours
Occasionally will need to sit for long periods of time while on-air for a live show.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx6z41-3-133-160-156-42 in your application.