Broadcast Director

TEGNA Inc. • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

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 of local news. WFAA is looking for a multi-skilled Director for streaming, linear, and digital platform productions. The primary responsibility of this position is directing daily newscasts and other local programs, utilizing both production automation and manual switching operations. The Director will work closely with our news, production, and technical teams to produce fast-paced, compelling, and comprehensive newscasts and programs for both linear and streaming platforms. We are looking for someone with multiple skillsets who can be part of the engine forward to the next platform to serve our audience while maintaining the strength of our existing linear and digital platforms. This person should bring forward-thinking production ideas, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to manage quality control at a high level. In addition, the candidate must also be familiar with all studio operations, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics creation, audio, lighting, non-linear editing, content management systems, and master control systems. This person should also be a great collaborator and trouble shooter.

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

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.
• Troubleshooting 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.

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 with company match
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level