Technical Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Arlington, VA

13h

About The Position

WJLA has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Technical Director! 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis thusiasts; 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 [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcts.businesswire.com%2Fct%2FCT%3Fid%3Dsmartlink%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fnam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%252F%253Furl%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.sbgi.net%25252F%2526data%253D05%25257C02%25257Cjbellucci-c%252540sbgtv.com%25257Cd95f95dd3c8e4c91aeb608dd9d5e9677%25257C897dbc0dc02d43479a713e589c67f8aa%25257C0%25257C0%25257C638839751769806860%25257CUnknown%25257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%25253D%25253D%25257C0%25257C%25257C%25257C%2526sdata%253DiJNPHPwLBZPKg8zwssrCcqXzFZkKE%25252B6sBp0OFdum4Oc%25253D%2526reserved%253D0%26esheet%3D54265109%26newsitemid%3D20250604595363%26lan%3Den-US%26anchor%3Dwww.sbgi.net%26index%3D2%26md5%3D63a1b05751e60593cf70c57a36a1406b&data=05%7C02%7Clabrannen%40sbgtv.com%7C9634fcd5befe44fb97a008ddda9b7a4c%7C897dbc0dc02d43479a713e589c67f8aa%7C0%7C0%7C638907083484220532%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bMM0%2BPlsJu8HzKViLgUHKog6%2Bz4miS8WfDr4aISXRrw%3D&reserved=0]. 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.

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.

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