• Newscast Director

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Baltimore, MD)


    WBFF/WNUV is looking for an Overdrive Director for our Morning Newscasts.

    Responsibilities:

    + Perform any production duties as assigned including: news, promos, public service, etc.

    + Direct any assigned newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive

    + Train production crew on Floor Directing and Teleprompter

    + Maintain production studio and control room

    + Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

    Requirements:

    + Experience Directing live newscasts

    + Knowledge of production standards and equipment

    + Full working knowledge of Ross Overdrive is a huge plus

    + 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

     

    The hourly compensation range for this role is $21.50 to $25.35. 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, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

    EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

    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.

     

    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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.