Technical Director, The National News Desk

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group seeks a Technical Director to direct morning newscasts in a Washington, D.C.-based setting. The role requires experience with Ross Overdrive, SAGA, and manual switchers, plus strong collaboration with producers and on-air talent.

The position emphasizes production value, pacing, and pre/post-show coordination, with a flexible schedule including non-standard hours. Sinclair offers competitive benefits and a diverse newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Typing and good spelling skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of production standards and equipment is essential.
• Experience coding and directing newscasts with Ross Overdrive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical direct/code morning newscasts using SAGA and Ross Overdrive.
• Maintain daily communication with producers, talent, and production team.
• Uphold high production value with strong aesthetics, accuracy, and pacing.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Tools

Ross Overdrive

SAGA

Sony switcher

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated Technical Director for our Washington ,D.C.-based national Morning newscast. Experience technical directing live news in an automation environment, and generaltelevision operations are essential. Our goal is to offer audiences on multiple platforms something different. The kind of coverage they care about, the kind that impacts their lives – but that they cannot find anywhere else.

This is a highly collaborative environment. Experience in a team environment is a must.

Responsibilities

• Technical direct/code morning newscasts using SAGA 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
• Build on ROSS Acuity switcher and edit templates in Template Editor
• Perform duties as a Technical Director in manual operations using a Sony switcher
• Work with team to maintain studio and control room working environment and systems
• Participate in pre-show planning for special show segments, provide guidance,and work with crew on sets, lighting, and shot blocking
• Direct or act as crew for special studio or remote productionsPerform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Position requires a positive team player who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills and experience coding and technical directing newscasts using Ross Overdrive automated production system preferred
• Ability to execute direction given by Director and Producers while working under pressure
• Strong knowledge of production standards and equipment
• Typing and good spelling skills necessary
• 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.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

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; and 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 base hourly compensation range for this role is $27.16 to $33.94. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ 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.