Newscast Director & Studio Lead — Graphics & Training

Sinclair Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Director for our Newscast. You will direct and TD assigned newscasts, create daily graphics using Photoshop and Deko, and train the production crew in cameras, audio, and graphics.

You’ll supervise the crew and maintain the production studio and control room, with occasional website contributions. The role requires experience directing TDing, knowledge of production standards, and the ability to lead 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 while under pressure
• Typing and good spelling skills necessary
• Ability to 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 contribution

Skills

Directing/TDing

Production leadership

Reading/writing

Communication under pressure

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Deko

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Director for our Newscast. You will direct and TD assigned newscasts, create daily graphics using Photoshop and Deko, and train the production crew in cameras, audio, and graphics.

You’ll supervise the crew and maintain the production studio and control room, with occasional website contributions. The role requires experience directing TDing, knowledge of production standards, and the ability to lead under pressure.