Broadcast Director

TEGNA • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Broadcast Director at WFMY-TV, a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Greensboro, NC, is responsible for directing daily newscasts and local programs. This role involves utilizing both production automation and manual switching operations while collaborating closely with news, production, and technical teams to create engaging and high-quality broadcasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred or equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Experience (3 years 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.

Nice To Haves

• Flexible scheduling: this position includes weekends, and may also cover early mornings, nights, or holidays as needed.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options 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 a 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay.
• Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with Teladoc.
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees