Newscast Director and Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Mingo Junction (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WTOV is seeking a Newscast Director for weekend 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts and to join the production crew in our remote production trailer.

The role involves directing, producing, and adding digital stories to the website, with opportunities to work on sports telecasts and other special projects. The candidate will work closely with Producers, manage remote crews, and maintain studio and control room efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience directing and producing newscasts.
• Familiarity with Ross, Overdrive and SAGA systems.
• Ability to lead crew under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Direct and cue assigned newscasts and productions using our automation systems.
• Produce shows and add digital stories to the website as directed.
• Collaborate with Producers on news productions and special projects.
• Support remote production crew on sports telecasts; may direct, operate cameras, handle replay, graphics or audio; assist setup and teardown.
• Maintain the production studio and control room.
• Keep studio equipment and production areas organized, clean, and ready at start of shift.
• Collaborate with management to enhance quality of newscasts, workflows and operations.

Skills

Directing newscasts

Producing newscasts

Under pressure

Decision making

Team leadership

Flexibility

Tools

Ross

Overdrive

SAGA

Job description

WTOV is looking for a Newscast Director for our weekend 6, 10 and 11 p.m. newscasts. The successful candidate will also be part of our production crew, working out of our remote production trailer. We produce nearly 50 events annually, from football, baseball and basketball games to debates and town halls.

Responsibilities

• Perform any production duties as assigned including:
• Direct and code any assigned newscasts and productions using our Ross, Overdrive and SAGA automation systems.
• Producing shows and adding digital stories to website as directed
• Work with Producers on production of newscasts and special projects
• Work with remote production crew on sports telecasts. Duties may include directing, camera operation, replay, graphics or audio along with set up and tear down duties.
• Maintain production studio and control room
• Ensure studio equipment and production areas are organized, operation and cleans at the beginning of each shift.
• Work with management on maximizing quality of newscasts, production workflows and technical operations.

Requirements

• Experience directing and producing newscasts.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment
• Experience with broadcast automation systems and production control room operations.
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure
• Able to remain calm and make quick decision during breaking news and severe weather coverage.
• Able to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• Must be able to lift up to 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.