• Newscast Director

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (West Palm Beach, FL)


    Could you be our next Newscast Director? WPEC is looking for someone with at least 3 years experience. You should have experience directing fast-paced newscasts with multiple live shots, graphics, video animations and multiple studio cameras. Must have strong organizational skills, be self-motivated and have a good visual sense. Must be able to work well under pressure, thrive on deadlines and work a flexible schedule. Knowledge of automation experience would be helpful to have. WPEC uses Ross Overdrive, INEWS & Chyron. This job does require working weekends and holidays.

    Responsibilities:

    • Perform any production duties as assigned including:

    • Technical Direct any assigned newscasts and productions

    • Maintain production studio and control room

    • Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned, which may include website contribution

    Requirements:

    • Experience Directing and TDing newscasts

    • Knowledge of production standards and equipment

    • TD using Ross Overdrive

    • Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure.

    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.