Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WKRC in Cincinnati is seeking a creative Director to join the Local 12 News team. The ideal candidate will have broadcast production experience and the ability to direct newscasts in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities include directing assigned newscasts and productions, collaborating with the production crew on a daily basis, maintaining the production studio and control room, and performing other tasks related to the position, which may include editing.

Qualifications

• Experience Directing newscasts
• 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
• Must be able to lift & position 30-pound lighting instruments

Responsibilities

• Direct assigned newscasts and productions
• Collaborate with the production crew on a daily basis
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include editing

Skills

Directing newscasts

Broadcast production

Team collaboration

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

WKRC is looking for a creative Director to join the Local 12 News team. The ideal candidate would have broadcast production experience and the ability to direct newscasts in fast paced environments.

Responsibilities:

• Perform any production duties as assigned including:
• Direct assigned newscasts and productions
• Collaborate with the production crew on a daily basis
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include editing

Requirements:

• Experience Directing newscasts
• 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
• Must be able to lift & position 30-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.