Newscast Director: Direct Live News & Studio Ops

Simclair Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Incentive bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. seeks a Newscast Director in Seattle to lead live broadcasts using Ross Overdrive automation. You will direct assigned newscasts, manage teleprompter operations, and uphold studio readiness.

Responsibilities include providing code assist with iNews and Ross Overdrive Plugin, maintaining control room workflows, and collaborating with the production team to ensure clean, on-time telecasts.

Qualifications

• Experience directing newscasts using Ross Overdrive.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment.
• Ability to clearly direct crew under pressure.
• Typing and spelling skills required.
• Read/write ability; college degree preferred.
• Must be able to lift and position 40 lb lighting instruments.
• Flexible schedule; weekends and early mornings.
• Strong work ethic and teamwork.

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 and cable management.
• Operate teleprompter for assigned newscasts.
• Perform any other production duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast direction

Under pressure communication

Typing and spelling

Read and write

Team collaboration

Lighting handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ross Overdrive

iNews

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. seeks a Newscast Director in Seattle to lead live broadcasts using Ross Overdrive automation. You will direct assigned newscasts, manage teleprompter operations, and uphold studio readiness.

Responsibilities include providing code assist with iNews and Ross Overdrive Plugin, maintaining control room workflows, and collaborating with the production team to ensure clean, on-time telecasts.