Newscast Director | Direct & Studio Lead (Morning Shift)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WSET is seeking a Newscast Director to lead production for assigned newscasts and special productions. The role includes direct/TD duties, studio and control room oversight, and robotic camera operation, with the teleprompter managed by the incumbent.

The position follows a morning schedule, 4am–1pm, with flexibility for holidays, nights, and weekend fill-ins. The ideal candidate will have experience directing newscasts, knowledge of production standards, and the ability to guide crew under

Qualifications

• Experience directing newscasts
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure
• College degree preferred
• Must be able to lift & position equipment up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Direct and TD any assigned newscasts and special productions using Ross Overdrive
• Maintain studio and control room
• Studio floor manager
• Operation of robotic cameras
• Teleprompter operator
• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned
• This is a morning shift, Monday through Friday 4am - 1pm. But you must also be willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends as needed for fill in

Skills

Directing newscasts

Crew direction under pressure

Read and write

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Robotic cameras

Teleprompter operator

Job description

WSET is seeking a Newscast Director to lead production for assigned newscasts and special productions. The role includes direct/TD duties, studio and control room oversight, and robotic camera operation, with the teleprompter managed by the incumbent.

The position follows a morning schedule, 4am–1pm, with flexibility for holidays, nights, and weekend fill-ins. The ideal candidate will have experience directing newscasts, knowledge of production standards, and the ability to guide crew under