Newscast Director: Lead, Graphics & Studio Ops

Sinclair Broadcast Group; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WRGB/WCWN in New York is seeking a Director for our Newscast to lead production and technical operations. You will direct and TD newscasts, create daily graphics with Photoshop and Deko, train the crew on cameras, audio and graphics, supervise daily production, and maintain the studio and control room.

A background in directing, strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to give clear directions under pressure are required.

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 while under pressure.
• Typing and good spelling skills necessary.
• Read and write; college degree preferred.
• Must be able to lift & position 40 pound lighting instruments.

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 contributions.

Skills

Directing and TDing

Adobe Creative Suite

Crew direction under pressure

Typing and spelling

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Photoshop

Deko

Job description

WRGB/WCWN in New York is seeking a Director for our Newscast to lead production and technical operations. You will direct and TD newscasts, create daily graphics with Photoshop and Deko, train the crew on cameras, audio and graphics, supervise daily production, and maintain the studio and control room.

A background in directing, strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to give clear directions under pressure are required.