Temporary Broadcast Director

TEGNA Inc. • Houston, TX

7h

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 for local news.
KHOU, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Houston, is seeking a Temporary Broadcast Director. This role will support our production team on a short-term basis, directing daily newscasts and other local programming using both production automation and manual switching.
The Broadcast Director will partner closely with news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-paced, compelling, and high-quality newscasts. We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to think ahead and problem-solve in real time.
This is a temporary position, with the potential to support coverage needs across various shifts, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, TV Production, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom systems, video servers, and graphics systems preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, especially during breaking news
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams
• Flexible availability, including weekends, early mornings, nights, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral is a plus

Responsibilities

• Direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows using both automation and manual switching
• Oversee the overall look and execution of newscasts and on-air programming
• Identify and resolve potential issues before they go to air
• Troubleshoot technical systems as needed during live and recorded productions
• Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial, and digital content

Benefits

• TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
• Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). 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.
• Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director