Newscast Director and Editor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Charleston, WV seeks a Director and Editor for WCHS newscasts. You will direct and TD shows, create daily graphics with Photoshop and Deko, and maintain the production studio and control room.

You will train the crew on cameras, audio, graphics, and more, supervise daily operations, and may contribute to website content. College degree preferred; ability to work under pressure is essential.

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.

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 as assigned, which may include website contribution

Skills

Directing

TDing

Adobe Creative Suite

Typing

Reading/Writing

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Photoshop

Deko

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 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

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.