Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

News4/FOX11 in Reno, NV is seeking a Newscast Director to direct live newscasts, coordinate the production team, and ensure broadcasts run smoothly and professionally. The role involves directing broadcasts with Ross Overdrive, training and supervising the production crew, maintaining the control room and studio, and contributing to on-air quality and website updates as needed.

Previous experience directing newscasts and knowledge of production standards are essential, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience directing newscasts with Ross Overdrive.
• 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 40-pound lighting instruments.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct any assigned newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive.
• Train new production crew members.
• 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 newscasts with

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

The Newscast Director position at News4/FOX11 is a television news production role responsible for directing live newscasts, coordinating the production crew, and ensuring broadcasts run smoothly and professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Perform any production duties as assigned including:
• Direct any assigned newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive
• Train new production crew members
• 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 newscasts with Ross Overdrive
• 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 40-pound lighting instruments
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

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.

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. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.