Lead Morning Newscast Director

Sinclair Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Newscast Director for WSET. This role directs and TDs assigned newscasts and specials using Ross Overdrive while maintaining the studio and control room.

You will manage the studio floor, operate robotic cameras, and handle teleprompter duties. The position requires readiness to work a 4am–1pm morning shift and to fill in during holidays, nights, and weekends. Qualified candidates have experience directing newscasts, strong production knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Experience directing newscasts.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment.
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure.
• Ability to read and write; college degree preferred.
• Must be able to lift & position equipment up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Direct and TD any assigned newscasts and special productions using Ross Overdrive
• Maintain studio and control room
• Studio floor manager
• Operation of robotic cameras
• Teleprompter operator
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned
• This is a morning shift, Monday through Friday 4am - 1pm. But you must also be willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed for fill in

Skills

Directing newscasts

Production knowledge

Under pressure communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Robotic cameras

Job description

Sinclair Inc. in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Newscast Director for WSET. This role directs and TDs assigned newscasts and specials using Ross Overdrive while maintaining the studio and control room.

You will manage the studio floor, operate robotic cameras, and handle teleprompter duties. The position requires readiness to work a 4am–1pm morning shift and to fill in during holidays, nights, and weekends. Qualified candidates have experience directing newscasts, strong production knowledge, and