Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Newscast Director to lead assigned newscasts and productions. You will direct and TD broadcasts, create graphics daily using Photoshop and Deko, and oversee the production crew in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include training crew on cameras, audio, graphics, and maintaining the studio and control room. Some website contribution may be required. Strong communication and accuracy under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution.

Skills

Experience directing & TDing newscasts

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

WHP is looking for a Newscast Director.

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.