Technical Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Technical Director for an immediate full-time opportunity at WJLA in Arlington, VA. You will direct and assist directing newscasts, coordinating with producers and talent to maintain high production value.

The role requires strong communication, IT skills with leading production systems, and flexibility for varied schedule; college degree preferred. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Positive team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience directing newscasts using Sony ELC, Grass Valley Ignite, or Ross Overdrive.

Responsibilities

• Direct and Assistant Direct newscasts using iNews and Ross Overdrive automated production systems.
• Maintain daily communication with producers, talent, and production team.
• Strive to maintain production value with strong aesthetics, accuracy, and show pacing.
• Assist with pre-production and post-show recordings.
• Participate in pre-show planning for special segments, provide guidance, and work with crew on sets, lighting, and shot blocking.
• Work with team to maintain studio and control room environments and systems.
• Direct or crew for special studio or remote productions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Typing & spelling

Read & write

Valid driver’s license

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Sony ELC

Grass Valley Ignite

Ross Overdrive

Job description

WJLA has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Technical Director!

Responsibilities:

• Direct and Assistant Direct newscasts using iNews and Ross Overdrive automated production systems
• Maintain strong level of daily communication and collaboration with producers, talent, and production team
• Strive to maintain a high degree of production value with strong attention to production aesthetics, accuracy, and show pacing
• Assist with pre-production and post-show recordings
• Participate in pre-show planning for special show segments, provide guidance,and work with crew on sets, lighting, and shot blocking
• Work with team to maintain studio and control room working environment and systems
• Direct or act as crew for special studio or remote productions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Position requires a positive team player who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills and experience directing newscasts using Sony ELC, Grass Valley Ignite, or Ross Overdrive automated production system preferred
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while working under pressure
• Strong knowledge of production standards and equipment
• Typing and good spelling skills necessary
• Ability to read and write, college degree preferred
• Must be able to lift & position 40-pound lighting instruments
• Must have valid driver’s license with clean record
• Flexibility for weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The hourly compensation range for this role is $21.49 - $24.76. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.