Broadcast Director

Job Description

WPMT FOX43 is looking for a Broadcast Director. The primary responsibility of this position is directing daily newscasts and other local programs, utilizing Ross Overdrive production automation and manual switching operations. The Broadcast Director will work closely with our news, production, and technical teams to produce fast-paced, compelling and comprehensive newscasts and programs.

We are looking for someone to 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, and non-linear editing.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows using automation and manual switching.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they hit air.
• Troubleshooting technical systems when required.
• Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial and digital content creation.
• Other production department duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications/TV Production or related degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience (1 - 3 years preferred) with production automation, video switchers, newsroom computer systems, video servers, and graphics systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively to breaking news and unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with multiple departments.
• Experience with Ross Overdrive, ENPS, Chyron, Edius, and BitCentral systems is a plus.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

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.

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