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Category: Master Control Position/Title: Technical Director (Full Time) Details: Technical Director WRGB | WCWN has an immediate opening for an experienced television technical director. The successful candidate will have worked in a competitive news environment. This director will interface directly with news producers to facilitate their needs in getting the newscasts on the air. This position requires hands on with video switchers, graphics, audio, editing, and studio equipment. Must be able to create desired video effects using multi-layers in switchers, graphics, DVE, etc. Must demonstrate creative flair and the ability to go beyond normal boundaries. In a leadership position, the successful candidate will be able bridge the gap between a production crew and newsroom needs. Must have experience with live news and other live programming. We seek a candidate who will have news automation experience, master control operations experience, and the ability to learn state of the art news automation systems. Must know camera dynamics, shot framing, and lighting and proper microphone techniques. Preferred candidate will have experience with Avid iNews, Ross Overdrive, Ross Synergy, Vizrt, Wheatstone audio boards, and ancillary equipment such as routing switchers, IFB, intercom systems. Must be able to make last minute changes during a show without losing pace. Needs to be a self-starter and level headed under pressure with the ability to take charge of situations. Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing Date: 3/29/2013 City: Schenectady - 12309 State: New York URL: http://www.cbs6albany.com Experience: •3 years working in a competitive news environment •1 year directing and managing operations during live news •Ability to work evenings or weekends or holidays if required •Maintain a positive attitude under pressure and complete tasks on time •Ability to keep up with the time-driven demands of television news Requirements: •AA degree or better in a broadcast discipline Contact: Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Please apply online by going to www.sbgi.net/employment