Broadcast Director

Responsibilities

• Direct daily live newscasts, streaming content, and recorded shows using both automation and manual switching.
• Oversee the overall look of newscasts and WFAA news programming.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they are live or published.
• Troubleshoot technical systems.
• Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial, and digital content creation.
• Other production department duties as assigned.
• Participate in brainstorming news products and solutions for expanding reach with our content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred; or equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 5 years' experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom computer systems, video servers, and graphics systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively for breaking news and unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with multiple departments.
• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral systems is a plus.
• Experience with ELC, vMix, Cuez, and other directing systems is a plus.
• Flexible scheduling: this position includes weekends, and may also cover early mornings, nights, or holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay.
• Virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
• PTO and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com