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Sinclair Broadcast Group Newscast Director in Arlington, Virginia

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 contribution

Requirements 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 instruments

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

About Us

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 .

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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