Dynamic Newscast Director & Editor

Sinclair Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. in Charleston, WV, is seeking a creative Newscast Director/Editor to join our Content Center, serving southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio across ABC 8, FOX 11, digital platforms, streaming and social media.

As part of a fast-paced newsroom, you will direct live and recorded newscasts, edit video, and coordinate with producers and anchors to deliver compelling local journalism while maintaining high production standards under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience directing television newscasts or live productions.
• Experience with non-linear video editing.
• Experience with automated production systems such as Ross OverDrive is a plus.
• Familiarity with iNews newsroom computer system preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions in a live production environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Broadcast production, communications, or related education or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and recorded newscasts using automated production systems.
• Video editing for daily newscasts, digital platforms, and promotional content.
• Operate production switchers, audio boards, graphics systems, and other control room equipment.
• Coordinate with producers, anchors, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and managers.
• Prepare and organize production elements before each newscast.
• Maintain high production standards and adapt during breaking news.
• Monitor technical quality and troubleshoot production issues.
• Assist with studio camera operation and other duties.
• Help maintain production studios and control room equipment.
• Contribute to special event coverage, election programming, sports specials, and community broadcasts.
• Shoot video in the field and run reporter live shots using news camera equipment.
• Archive video and coordinate show impacts with management.
• Perform additional duties to support the Content Center.

Skills

Direct live newscasts

Non-linear editing

Ross OverDrive

iNews

Teamwork

Education

Broadcast/Communications degree

Tools

Ross OverDrive

Newsroom systems

Job description

Sinclair Inc. in Charleston, WV, is seeking a creative Newscast Director/Editor to join our Content Center, serving southern West Virginia, eastern Kentucky and southeastern Ohio across ABC 8, FOX 11, digital platforms, streaming and social media.

As part of a fast-paced newsroom, you will direct live and recorded newscasts, edit video, and coordinate with producers and anchors to deliver compelling local journalism while maintaining high production standards under deadlines.