Newscast Director and Editor

Harrisburg, PA; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Director and Editor for our newscasts at WCHS. The role requires directing and TDing, along with creating daily graphics using Photoshop and Deko.

You will train and supervise the production crew, maintain the studio and control room, and potentially contribute to the website. Candidate should have experience directing and TDing, strong knowledge of production standards and equipment, and the ability to direct under pressure.

Qualifications

• 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 under pressure.
• Typing and good spelling skills necessary.
• Ability to read and write; college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, including website contribution.

Skills

Directing

Technical directing

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Deko

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Deko

Photoshop

Job description

WCHS is looking for a Director and Editor for our Newscasts!

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 equipmentFull 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

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.