Dynamic Live News Broadcast Director (Temporary)

TEGNA, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Dallas seeks a Temporary Broadcast Director for one year to lead daily live and recorded newscasts with both automation and manual switching.

You will oversee the on-air look, coordinate with news, production and technical teams, and troubleshoot to prevent air issues. The role requires adaptability to breaking news, strong communication across departments, and knowledge of studio operations including floor directing, camera work, teleprompter, graphics, audio, editing, and master

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 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
• 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.
• Troubleshooting technical systems when required.
• Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial and digital content creation.

Skills

Production knowledge

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or TV Production

Tools

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

Video servers

Graphics systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Dallas seeks a Temporary Broadcast Director for one year to lead daily live and recorded newscasts with both automation and manual switching.

You will oversee the on-air look, coordinate with news, production and technical teams, and troubleshoot to prevent air issues. The role requires adaptability to breaking news, strong communication across departments, and knowledge of studio operations including floor directing, camera work, teleprompter, graphics, audio, editing, and master