Dynamic Newscast Director (Weekend/Early Mornings)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Bakersfield (CA); In loco; USD 26.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Descrizione del lavoro

Sinclair Broadcast Group, serving the Bakersfield market through KBAK/KBFX, is seeking a Newscast Director to direct, code assist, and prepare our newscasts for air. You will oversee production automation, teleprompter operation, and studio setup to ensure smooth on-air broadcasts.

The role requires broadcast production experience, clear direction to crew under pressure, and the ability to maintain a safe, organized control room. Weekend and early-morning availability is a plus.

Competenze

• Experience directing newscasts - 1 to 2 years preferred.
• 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.
• Flexible Schedule (Able to work any shift including weekends and early mornings).
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively with other production team members.

Mansioni

• Direct any assigned newscast using production automation systems.
• Provide code assistance for assigned newscasts using iNews.
• Maintain production studio and control room environments, including equipment checks, cable management, and orderly operations.
• Operate teleprompter for assigned newscasts.
• Perform any other production duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Directing newscasts

Code assistance

Studio maintenance

Typing

Direction under pressure

Team collaboration

Formazione

College degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Sinclair Broadcast Group, serving the Bakersfield market through KBAK/KBFX, is seeking a Newscast Director to direct, code assist, and prepare our newscasts for air. You will oversee production automation, teleprompter operation, and studio setup to ensure smooth on-air broadcasts.

The role requires broadcast production experience, clear direction to crew under pressure, and the ability to maintain a safe, organized control room. Weekend and early-morning availability is a plus.