Live Newscast Director & Studio Tech Lead

Sinclair Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Director for our Newscast to lead live production, direct broadcasts, and manage control room operations. You will coordinate with the production team and ensure smooth, high-quality news presentation under deadline pressure.

The role requires hands-on experience with newsroom automation systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong sense of news structure. This is a demanding, high-visibility position within a fast-paced local media environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to direct.
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive or equivalent automated systems.
• Working knowledge of NRCS/ENPS, video servers, and graphic playout systems.
• Knowledge of Ross Carbonite, video routers, switchers, robotic cameras, and wireless mics.
• Stage manager experience is a plus.
• Strong organization, ability to handle breaking news under pressure.
• Excellent reading/writing and spelling skills; college degree preferred.
• Must lift and position lighting instruments up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform production duties including handling Ross Overdrive automation.
• Maintain production studio and control room.
• Contribute to website content as needed.

Skills

Directing

Ross Overdrive

NRCS/ENPS

Ross Carbonite

Video servers

Graphic playout systems

Stage management

Adobe Creative Suite

Under pressure communication

Typing

Reading/Writing

Lifting 40 lb lighting

Live directing

Education

College degree

Tools

Ross Overdrive

ENPS

Ross Carbonite

Video routers

Switchers

Robotic cameras

Wireless lavalier mics

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. in Mishawaka, IN is seeking a Director for our Newscast to lead live production, direct broadcasts, and manage control room operations. You will coordinate with the production team and ensure smooth, high-quality news presentation under deadline pressure.

The role requires hands-on experience with newsroom automation systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong sense of news structure. This is a demanding, high-visibility position within a fast-paced local media environment.