Job Description

NBC 15, WPMI-TV is seeking a full-time Technical Director for its live, local weeknight news programming (Monday-Friday, 2pm-11pm).

Responsibilities:

• Work with producers in order to follow rundown requests and make sure expectations can be performed without risking the show flow
• Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions like promos, cut-ins and special reports
• Check and switch between video and audio sources
• Responsible for the on-air products, including camera shots and graphics, lighting, monitors and sets

Job Skills and Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience is preferred
• Experience directing and editing newscasts
• Knowledge of production standards
• Knowledge of Ross Vision Production Switcher & Expression Graphics Systems
• Knowledge of broadcast newsroom operations and equipment
• Ability to clearly give direction to crew while under pressure
• Typing and spelling skills required
• Must be able to lift & position 40 pound lighting instruments
• College degree in Journalism or a related field is preferred

Sinclair 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 the major broadcast networks, owns 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 also recently launched a free TV steaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believes 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 a part of a winning team? Let's talk.