Broadcast Director

TEGNA Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$38 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a talented leader to join our exceptional Studio Technician team. TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Requirements

Effective leadership and communication during a crisis
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in various aspects of television production
Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with Producers
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Personal integrity, accountability, problem solving, a strong work ethic
Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Comfortable working on ladders and lifts

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of experience in various aspects of television production preferred
Robotic studio cameras
Audio mixer
Studio lighting
Teleprompter
Control Room automation such as Sony ELC, Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite
Video Switcher
Knowledge of Chyron a plus
Non-linear editing skills a plus
Experience with ENPS and Bit Central server systems a plus

Responsibilities

Ability to direct live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins, and commercial projects
Ensure effective interaction between the control room and multiple departments across the organization
Determining camera angles, lighting and set arrangement
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis
Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year