Live News Broadcast Director

TEGNA, Inc.

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Fertility and adoption assistance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Therapy sessions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. through WXIA WATL-TV in Atlanta is seeking a Broadcast Director to lead daily live newscasts and programs, blending automation with manual switching. You will collaborate with news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-paced, high-quality broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics, audio, lighting, editing, CMS, and master control experience, with weekend and off-hour flexibility.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred or equivalent.
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.