Newscast Director

BroadBean; Maryland; On-site; USD 2,900,000 - 3,411,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonuses (quarterly/annual)

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave (40h)

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. in Maryland is looking for an Overdrive Director to lead our newscasts using Ross Overdrive. You will direct show builds, oversee daily production, and maintain the production studio and control room in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of directing experience, proficiency with Ross Overdrive, and the ability to lead crews under pressure. A college degree is preferred and lifting 25 pounds is part of the job. Full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience directing newscasts.
• Experience with Ross Overdrive is a huge plus.
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure.
• Strong typing and spelling skills.
• The ability to read and write.
• A college degree is preferred.
• Must be able to lift and position 25 pound lighting instruments.

Responsibilities

• Show build (using Ross Overdrive) and direct any assigned newscasts and productions
• Help oversee show production on a daily basis
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

Skills

Experience directing newscasts (2–5y)

Direction under pressure

Typing & spelling

Read & write

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Job description

Job Description

WBFF is looking for an Overdrive Director for our newscasts.

Responsibilities

• Show build (using Ross Overdrive) and direct any assigned newscasts and productions
• Help oversee show production on a daily basis
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience directing newscasts
• Experience with Ross Overdrive is a huge plus
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure
• Strong typing and spelling skills
• The ability to read and write
• A college degree is preferred
• Must be able to lift and position 25 pound lighting instruments

The hourly compensation range for this role is $21.05 to $24.76. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

• participation in a retirement plan
• quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses
• life and disability insurance
• health
• dental and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• 15 paid vacation days
• 2 paid personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• 40 hours of paid sick leave
• parental leave
• 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 Us

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.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people.

Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.

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