Broadcast Director

NAB Leadership Foundation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Teladoc and Spring Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA’s WFAA is seeking a seasoned Director of Production to lead daily live newscasts and streaming content, while shaping the look and feel across linear and digital platforms. You will coordinate with news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast, compelling broadcasts and on‑air graphics.

The role requires expertise in production automation, live switching, and content management, with a proactive approach to quality control and problem solving in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications or TV Production or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 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 ability to work across multiple departments.
• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral is a plus.
• Experience with ELC, vMix, and Cuez directing systems is a plus.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends and possible early mornings, nights or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily live newscasts, streaming content, and recorded shows using automation and manual switching.
• Oversee the overall look of newscasts and news programming.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they go live or are published.
• Troubleshoot technical systems and workflows.
• Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming and digital content creation.
• Perform other production department duties as assigned.
• Collaborate on brainstorming news products and solutions to expand reach.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or TV Production

Tools

Production automation systems

Video switchers

Newsroom computer systems

Video servers

Graphics systems

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

ELC

vMix

Cuez

Job description

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.

WFAA Director of Production

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.

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.

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

Benefits

• 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.

EEO statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail].