Newscast Director

Socket.dev; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Director for our Newscast in New York. You will direct and TD assigned productions, create daily graphics with Photoshop and Deko, and train crew on cameras, audio, and graphics. You’ll supervise the production team, maintain the studio and control room, and may contribute to the website.

Strong directing, TDing, and Adobe CS skills are required. Experience directing/TDing newscasts, knowledge of production standards, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and TDing newscasts.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills.
• Ability to direct crew under pressure.
• Good typing and spelling skills.
• Reading/writing ability; college degree preferred.
• Capability to lift lighting instruments up to 40 pounds.

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 on a daily basis.
• Maintain production studio and control room.
• Possibly contribute to website content.

Skills

Directing

TDing

Under pressure direction

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Photoshop

Deko

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WRGB/WCWN is looking for a Director for our Newscast.

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

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.52 to $19.52 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.