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Broadcast Director

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Kbmt Kjac-tv Beaumont
Full-timeOn-site4w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Direct live newscasts using a Sony manual switcher.
  • Oversee the overall look and execution of newscasts and on-air programming, identifying and resolving potential issues before they reach air.
  • Maintain studio readiness and organization, including lights, sets, and related production areas.
  • Create graphics for newscast and program elements.
  • Troubleshoot technical systems as needed.
  • Perform other broadcast production duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Experience with manual production switchers, ENPS, BitCentral, and Chyron graphics systems is preferred.
  • Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively to breaking news, severe weather, and other unexpected events.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
  • Three or more years of directing experience in a medium or major market is preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, television production, or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Travel: Rarely, less than 10%.
  • Work Environment: This position is typically performed in a standard indoor office environment.
  • Physical Demands: Medium work, including prolonged sitting and standing, stooping, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

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.EEO statement :Recruiting Fraud Alert:To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters orHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off

Additional Information

About TEGNA 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. 12News (ABC & NBC) in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a temporary Broadcast Director for an expected duration of four to six months. This position is responsible for directing newscasts and other local programming using manual switching operations. The Broadcast Director will work closely with our news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-paced, compelling, and comprehensive newscasts and local programming. We are seeking a candidate who brings forward-thinking production ideas, strong technical expertise, and the ability to maintain a high standard of on-air quality control. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with all studio operations, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompting, graphics creation, audio, lighting, non-linear editing, content management systems, and master control systems.

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