Broadcast Director

1 month ago
Full-time
Junior
Operations
TEGNA

TEGNA

TEGNA is a leading media company in the U.S. with a strong focus on serving communities through empowering stories, impactful investigations, and innovative marketing services. With 64 television stations in 51 markets, TEGNA reaches a significant port...

Media
5K-10K
Founded 2015

Description

  • Direct live and recorded newscasts and special programming using automated and manual production systems.
  • Collaborate with news, production, and technical teams to deliver dynamic, accurate, and engaging broadcasts.
  • Maintain quality control across live and pre-produced content to uphold visual standards.
  • Oversee and troubleshoot studio and control-room operations, including switchers, automation, graphics, audio, lighting, and playback systems.
  • Operate and manage live streaming broadcasts using tools such as vMix across digital platforms.
  • Contribute to production elements such as camera blocking, lighting design, and show formatting.
  • Identify and resolve on-air issues quickly during breaking news and live events.
  • Assist in training and mentoring studio and control room staff.
  • Perform additional duties within the production department as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Broadcast Production, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • 3+ years of experience directing live newscasts or equivalent television production.
  • Experience with production automation systems such as Sony ELC, Ross OverDrive, or similar systems.
  • Experience with video switchers, newsroom computer systems such as ENPS, graphics platforms such as Chyron or Ross XPression, and playout servers such as BitCentral.
  • Strong understanding of non-linear editing, content management systems, and studio production workflow.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, respond decisively to breaking news, and remain composed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple departments.
  • Flexible availability for weekends, early mornings, evenings, holidays, and breaking news coverage as needed.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift or push up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

  • Pay range of $25 to $30.77 USD per hour.
  • Medical plan options for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with employee contributions from 1% to 80% of pay and a 100% company match on the first 4% of pay, vested from day one.
  • Nine free virtual doctor visits through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
  • Generous paid time off and nine paid holidays per year.

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