Temporary Broadcast Director

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. WXIA WATL-TV, the TEGNA NBC/MNTV affiliate in Atlanta, is seeking a Broadcast Director to direct daily newscasts and other local programs using both production automation and manual switching operations.

About the role

The Broadcast Director will work closely with news, production, and technical teams to produce fast-paced, compelling, and comprehensive newscasts and programs. This role requires forward-thinking production ideas, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to manage quality control at a high level. Familiarity with all studio operations, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics creation, audio, lighting, non-linear editing, content management systems, and master control systems, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows using both automation and manual switching.
• Oversee the overall look of newscasts and on-air programming.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they hit air.
• Troubleshoot technical systems when required.
• Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial, and digital content creation.
• Perform other production department duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, TV Production, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Three years of experience preferred 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.
• Flexible scheduling: this position includes weekends and may also cover early mornings, nights, or holidays as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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% company match on the first 4% of pay, fully vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments annually through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit plus nine paid holidays per year.
• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefits.