Newscast Director at Sinclair Broadcast Group

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

18.02

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Directing, TDing, Newscasts, Production Standards, Production Equipment, Adobe Creative Suite, Giving Direction, Photoshop, Deko, Crew Training, Supervision, Studio Maintenance, Control Room Maintenance, Typing, Spelling

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

WHAM is looking for a Director for our Newscast. Responsibilities: * Perform any production duties as assigned including: * 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 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, college degree preferred * Must be able to lift & position 40 pound lighting instruments The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.00 to $18.02 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include 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 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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://sbgi.net/] 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.

Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for directing and TDing assigned newscasts and productions, which includes creating daily graphics using Photoshop and Deko. Duties also involve training the production crew on various roles and supervising them daily while maintaining the production studio and control room.