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Newscast Director

Sinclair Broadcast Group
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Rochester, NY, US

Salary

$17.5 - $18.8 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account

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  • WHAM is seeking a Director for their Newscast with responsibilities including directing and technical directing newscasts, creating graphics, and training the production crew.
  • Candidates must have experience in directing and TDing newscasts, as well as knowledge of production standards and equipment.
  • The base hourly compensation for this role ranges from $17.50 to $18.80, with final pay determined by relevant experience and skills.
  • A college degree is preferred, and candidates should be able to lift and position 40-pound lighting instruments.
  • Sinclair is an equal opportunity employer, offering a range of benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

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 $17.50 to $18.80 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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and 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.
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