Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WHAM is seeking a Director for its Newscasts. This role involves various production duties, including directing and technical directing assigned newscasts and productions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for creating daily graphics, training and supervising the production crew, and maintaining the production studio and control room. Additional tasks, such as website contribution, may also be assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be able to lift & position 40 pound lighting instruments

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform any production duties as assigned
• 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 as assigned, which may include website contribution

Benefits

• 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
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees