Newscast Director

Job Description

WSBT is looking for a Director for our Newscast.

Responsibilities:
• Perform any production duties as assigned including:
• Ross Overdrive Automation System
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution

Requirements:
• Must be able to direct
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive or equivalent automated systems - helpful
• Possess a working knowledge of NRCS (Preferably, ENPS) , video servers, graphic playout systems (Preferably, Ross Carbonite), video routers, switchers, robotic cameras, and wireless lavalier microphones
• Stage manager experience is a plus
• A strong sense of newscast structure, significant hands-on experience operating in a computer assisted environment, the ability to work well under pressure, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to easily adapt to breaking news situations
• Live directing and/or switching experience and knowledge of switcher concepts is helpful
• 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

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

About Sinclair

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.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0oqpm-3-17-79-195-42 in your application.