Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WTOV in Kentucky is seeking a Newscast Director for weekend 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. The role includes working with our production crew in a remote production trailer and contributing to sports and live events coverage.

You will direct and code newscasts using Ross, Overdrive and SAGA automation, collaborate with producers on productions, and ensure studio and control room readiness. Flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience directing newscasts.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment.
• Experience with broadcast automation systems and production control room operations.
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct and code assigned newscasts and productions using Ross, Overdrive, and SAGA automation systems.
• Work with Producers on production of newscasts and special projects.
• Collaborate with remote production crew on sports telecasts, including directing, camera operation, replay, graphics or audio, and set up/teardown duties.
• Maintain production studio and control room.
• Ensure studio equipment and production areas are organized, operational and clean at the start of each shift.
• Assist management in maximizing quality of newscasts, production workflows and technical operations.

Skills

Directing newscasts

Leadership under pressure

Clear direction to crew

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Tools

Ross

Overdrive

SAGA

Production control room

Job description

WTOV is looking for a Newscast Director for our weekend 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. The successful candidate will also be part of our production crew, working out of our remote production trailer. We produce nearly 50 events annually, from football, baseball and basketball games to debates and town halls.

Responsibilities:

• Perform any production duties as assigned including:
• Direct and code any assigned newscasts and productions using our Ross, Overdrive and SAGA automation systems.
• Work with Producers on production of newscasts and special projects
• Work with remote production crew on sports telecasts. Duties may include directing, camera operation, replay, graphics or audio along with set up and tear down duties.
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Ensure studio equipment and production areas are organized, operation and cleans at the beginning of each shift.
• Work with management on maximizing quality of newscasts, production workflows and technical operations.

Requirements:

• Experience Directing newscasts.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment
• Experience with broadcast automation systems and production control room operations.
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure
• Able to remain calm and make quick decision during breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 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.