Newscast Director

BroadBean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonus program

Life and disability insurance

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation and personal days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Newscast Director for the KOMO team in Washington. The role directs newscasts with Ross Overdrive, performs code assist duties in iNews, and ensures studio readiness and maintenance.

The position requires directing experience, strong knowledge of production standards, and the ability to lead a crew under pressure. Weekend and early-morning shifts are required, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience directing newscasts using Ross Overdrive.
• Knowledge of broadcast production standards and equipment.
• Ability to clearly direct crew under pressure.
• Typing and spelling skills required.
• College degree preferred.
• Able to lift and position 40 lb lighting instruments.

Responsibilities

• Direct assigned newscasts using Ross Overdrive automation.
• Provide code assist with iNews and Ross Overdrive Plugin.
• Maintain production studio and control room environments; check equipment.
• Operate teleprompter for assigned newscasts.
• Perform other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Ross Overdrive

Production standards

Ability to lead under pressure

Typing & spelling

Reading & writing

Lifting 40 lb instruments

Flexible schedule

Strong work ethic

Team collaboration

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Ross Overdrive

iNews

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity awaits for motivated candidates wanting to join the KOMO team! We are looking to add a Newscast Director to participate in the production of our newscasts. The ideal candidate would have broadcast production experience and the ability to direct newscasts using Ross Overdrive automation systems. This position includes directing, code assisting, teleprompter operation, and studio preparation and maintenance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct any assigned newscast using Ross Overdrive production automation systems.
• Provide code assist duties for assigned newscasts using iNews with Ross Overdrive Plugin.
• Maintain production studio and control room environments, including equipment checks, cable management, and orderly operations.
• Operate teleprompter for assigned newscasts.
• Perform any other production duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience directing newscasts using 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
• Flexible Schedule (Able to work any shift including weekends and early mornings)
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively with other production team members

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 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.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $25.03 to $32.37. 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
• employee stock purchase plan