Live News Broadcast Director

North Carolina Association of Broadcasters; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Charlotte is seeking a Broadcast Director to lead daily live newscasts and programs, leveraging both automation and manual switching. You’ll shape on-air look, coordinate with news, production and technical teams, and ensure flawless broadcasts.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, familiarity with studio operations, and the ability to manage quality control at a high level while supporting fast-paced productions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or TV Production or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom computer systems, video servers, and graphics systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly for breaking news and unexpected events.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across departments.
• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral is a plus.
• Flexible scheduling including weekends and potential early mornings/nights/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows using automation and manual switching.
• Oversee the overall look of newscasts and on-air programming.
• Identify and correct potential problems before air.
• Troubleshoot technical systems as needed.
• Use non-linear editing and CMS for programming, commercials and digital content.

Skills

Adapt quickly

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flex scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/TV Production

Tools

Production automation

Video switchers

Newsroom computer systems

Video servers

Graphics systems

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Charlotte is seeking a Broadcast Director to lead daily live newscasts and programs, leveraging both automation and manual switching. You’ll shape on-air look, coordinate with news, production and technical teams, and ensure flawless broadcasts.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, familiarity with studio operations, and the ability to manage quality control at a high level while supporting fast-paced productions.