Newscast Director

7News is looking for a dynamic Newscast Director to join its production team. A team-oriented attitude and schedule flexibility are necessary for this position.The ideal candidate will:* Direct any assigned newscasts and productions* 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 contributionRequirements and Qualifications:* Experience Directing and TDing newscasts in a non-automated control room setting* Experience of automated production systems such as Ross OverDrive, Sony ELC, or Grass Valley Ignite preferred but not required* Knowledge of production standards and equipment* 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 set pieces and lighting instrumentsSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About UsSinclair, 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 (https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbgi.net%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cnmsmith%40sbgtv.com%7C2be19d5ec0bb41b5f7c208dcbc6c01dd%7C897dbc0dc02d43479a713e589c67f8aa%7C0%7C0%7C638592419276885040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=H6mTeJyHAy4JkTHQ6PLxecE2kFycQuQiBnOkXpT9zfI%3D&reserved=0) .About the TeamThe 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.