Lead Newscast Director

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Job description

WJLA is looking for a Lead Newscast Director. This job requires early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Perform any production duties as assigned including:

• Direct any assigned newscasts and productions


• Run the day-to-day operations of the Production Department


• Serve as the technical lead in the booth for all special recordings, programming, and election coverage


• Be available to cover all open positions such as TelePrompTer, Graphics, Floor Director, Audio, Robotic Cameras and Technical Director as needed


• Train production crew in cameras, audio, graphics, etc.


• Serve as the creative lead and work in collaboration with our Lead Technical Director on creating new shots and effects


• Supervise and assist with the management of the production crew, to include but not limited to scheduling, hiring, and performance management.


• Maintain cleanliness and proper operation of two production studios and control rooms


• Work with Production Manager, Lead Technical Director, Executive Producers, and Producers on improving workflow and other areas for all shows


• Learn and operate all aspects of tuning in live shots, bringing in feeds, setting recordings, etc.


• Learn and train on Ross Overdrive automation


• Attend weekly meetings with Production Manager and Lead Technical Director to ensure proper communication about our successes and challenges


• Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience in all aspects of a newscast including but not limited to Directing and Technical Directing


• An extremely flexible schedule.


• Knowledge of production standards and equipment


• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, INews and Avid systems preferred


• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure


• Typing, proper grammar, and good spelling skills necessary


• Ability to read and write, college degree preferred


• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management


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

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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 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 .

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.

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