Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Austin, TX seeks a production professional to direct and TD assigned newscasts and productions. The role involves creating graphics daily with Photoshop and Deko, training crew in cameras, audio, and graphics, and supervising the production team.

You will maintain the production studio and control room and may contribute to the website. Experience directing and TDing, knowledge of production standards and equipment, and proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite are

Qualifications

• Directing and TDing news casts and productions.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to direct crew under pressure.
• Typing and spelling skills required.
• Reading and writing skills needed; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and TD any assigned newscasts and productions.
• Create graphics daily using Photoshop and Deko.
• Train production crew in cameras, audio, graphics, etc.
• Supervise production crew daily.
• Maintain production studio and control room.
• Perform other tasks related to the position, including website contribution.

Skills

Directing

TDing

Typing

Reading & writing

Under pressure

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform any production duties as assigned including:
• Direct and TD any assigned newscasts and productions
• Create graphics daily using Photoshop and Deko
• Train production crew in cameras, audio, graphics, etc.
• Supervise production crew on a daily basis
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution

Requirements

• Experience Directing and TDing newscasts
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment
• Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure
• Typing and good spelling skills necessary
• Ability to read and write, college degree preferred
• Must be able to lift & position 40 pound lighting instruments

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.