Morning News Technical Director - Live TV & Automation

Simclair Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a dedicated Technical Director for our Washington, D.C.-based national Morning newscast. You will direct live news using SAGA and Ross Overdrive, ensuring top production value with strong collaboration across producers and talent.

The role requires IT savvy, experience with automated production systems, and the ability to work under pressure, including weekends and holidays. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Positive team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coding and directing newscasts using Ross Overdrive preferred.
• Ability to execute direction from Director and Producers under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of production standards and equipment.
• Light lifting of lighting instruments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Technical direct/code morning newscasts using SAGA and Ross Overdrive systems.
• Maintain daily communication with producers, talent, and production team.
• Ensure high production value with attention to aesthetics, accuracy and pacing.
• Assist with pre-production and post-show recordings.
• Build on ROSS Acuity switcher and edit templates.
• Perform duties as a Technical Director with Sony switcher in manual operations.
• Collaborate to keep studio and control room running smoothly.
• Participate in pre-show planning for segments and advise on sets, lighting, and shot blocking.
• Direct or crew for special studio or remote productions; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical directing

Work under pressure

Tools

SAGA

Ross Overdrive

Sony switcher

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a dedicated Technical Director for our Washington, D.C.-based national Morning newscast. You will direct live news using SAGA and Ross Overdrive, ensuring top production value with strong collaboration across producers and talent.

The role requires IT savvy, experience with automated production systems, and the ability to work under pressure, including weekends and holidays. Excellent communication is essential.