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Newscast Director
- Workplace Type
- Onsite
- Location
- Austin, TX, United States
- Experience Level
- Executive
CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin are seeking a Newscast Director to direct live and recorded broadcasts, including newscasts, individual segments, and our lifestyle show as needed.
The Newscast Director coordinates with the production crew to keep broadcasts running smoothly, accurately, and professionally. The ideal candidate has broadcast production experience and is comfortable directing newscasts with Ross OverDrive automation systems.
Responsibilities include directing, coding, preparing and maintaining the studio, and ensuring teleprompter is operating.
Responsibilities:
- Perform any production duties as assigned including:
- Direct and TD any assigned newscasts and productions
- Create graphics daily using Photoshop and Deko
- 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:
- Experience Directing and TDing newscasts
- Knowledge of production standards and equipment
- Full working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- 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 lighting instruments
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
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, Inc
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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. ------------- At Sinclair, we believe in Enriching Local Lives. Enriching Local Lives is more than a message - it's our renewed articulation of our purpose and the impact we aim to have across the communities we serve. Local news is at the heart of Sinclair. Our focus is to enrich the lives of the local communities we serve by sharing relevant information to alert, protect and empower our audiences. Our commitment is to track the truth, providing context and perspective in our reporting, and serving our communities with valuable and, at times, life-saving information. We value our viewers and our journalists who work hard each day to serve the communities in which they live. Our stations have been honored with more than 3,000 awards for their work over the last 6 years, including 200+ Edward R. Murrow Awards and 500+ Emmy Awards. Outside of News, our content strategy is driven by AMP Media, the company’s overarching content brand, blends industry-leading programming and storytelling with cutting-edge technology and creativity. AMP Media is the umbrella for Sinclair’s original content, including video podcasts and social verticals—merging journalism, technology, and creativity to inform, inspire, and engage audiences nationwide. In 2025, we launched AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, a unified sales force designed to scale with clients' needs
- Employees
- 5172
- Industry
- Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
- Headquarters
- Cockeysville, Maryland
- Location
- 10706 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, Maryland 21030, US
- Specialties
- Broadcast Media, News Operations, Original Programming, Digital, Content Creation, Media, Television, News, ONEMedia, Comet, CHARGE, ROAR, The Nest, The Triple Option podcast, Throwbacks podcast, Unfiltered Soccer podcast, BFFR podcast, Sinclair Cares, Tennis Channel, TennisChannel 2, Criminally Obsessed, Broadspan Wireless, AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, AMP Media, Enriching Local Lives, and Digital Remedy
Newscaster Jobs in the United States
Browse newscaster jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from Sinclair, Inc, Nexstar, TEGNA Inc. and others. As a Newscaster, you will be the face of news broadcasts, delivering breaking news, current events, and informative stories to viewers. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to inform and engage audiences, and adaptability to live reporting situations. In a dynamic media landscape, Newscasters play a vital role in keeping the public informed and updated. Explore the exciting world of broadcast journalism and be at the forefront of news delivery.
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