WEAR is looking for a newscast director to take the helm of our nightly newscasts! Who are we? We love Northwest Florida, its wonderful people, and its beautiful beaches. We are passionate about local journalism. We believe that everyone on our team plays a role in our success. We work hard, but we know when to have fun.
The perfect candidate will have experience with iNews and Ross Overdrive. They will be a team player that won't mind working across departments to ensure success. Their passion for local news will show in clean, tight newscasts. If this sounds like your next career step, we'd like to talk to you..
Responsibilities: Coordinate with News Producer on planned content for the newscast Code scripts in iNews for execution by Ross Overdrive automation (to include, camera shots, audio sources, as well as video and graphics playback) Call the newscast, giving clear cues to crew and talent using the intercom system Operate the Ross Overdrive system to execute the newscast and any pre or postproduction Supervise and mentor the production crew Troubleshoot and repair technical issues when possible Report any outstanding issues to Engineering and/or the Studio Manager Maintain calm and professional attitude Other duties as assignedSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
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.