WJLA has an immediate full-time opening for the position of Technical Director!
Responsibilities:
- Direct and Assistant Direct newscasts using iNews and Ross Overdrive automated production systems
- Maintain strong level of daily communication and collaboration with producers, talent, and production team
- Strive to maintain a high degree of production value with strong attention to production aesthetics, accuracy, and show pacing
- Assist with pre-production and post-show recordings
- Participate in pre-show planning for special show segments, provide guidance, and work with crew on sets, lighting, and shot blocking
- Work with team to maintain studio and control room working environment and systems
- Direct or act as crew for special studio or remote productions
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Position requires a positive team player who possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills and experience directing newscasts using Sony ELC, Grass Valley Ignite, or Ross Overdrive automated production system preferred
- Ability to clearly give direction to crew while working under pressure
- Strong knowledge of production standards and equipment
- Typing and good spelling skills necessary
- Ability to read and write, college degree preferred
- Must be able to lift & position 40-pound lighting instruments
- Must have valid driver’s license with clean record
- Flexibility for weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage.
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.
About Sinclair
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; 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.
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.
The hourly compensation range for this role is $21.49 - $24.76. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s 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.
Skills Required
- Positive team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong IT skills and experience directing newscasts using Sony ELC, Grass Valley Ignite, or Ross Overdrive automated production system
- Ability to clearly give direction to crew while working under pressure
- Strong knowledge of production standards and equipment
- Typing and good spelling skills
- Ability to read and write
- College degree
- Ability to lift and position 40-pound lighting instruments
- Valid driver's license with a clean record
- Flexibility for weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
