Newscast Director

Sinclair Inc.; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision

FSAs

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. is seeking a Director for our Newscast at WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH in Syracuse. The role directs and TDs newscasts, creates graphics daily using Photoshop and Deko, and trains the production crew.

You will supervise the production team, maintain the studio and control room, and contribute to website updates as needed. Ideal candidates have directing/TDing experience, strong knowledge of production standards, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and TDing newscasts.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Deko).
• Ability to clearly direct crew under pressure.
• Typing and accurate spelling skills.
• Reading and writing; college degree preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 lb lighting instruments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and TD any assigned newscasts and productions.
• Create daily graphics 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 tasks related to the position, including website contribution.

Job description

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH 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 $17.00 - $21.00 an 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.

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.