Newscast Director & Editor — Studio Lead & Graphics

Sinclair Broadcast Group; 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

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.