Tulsa 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 SinclairSinclair, 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.
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