Live News Broadcast Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

401(k) plan with match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. and KHOU-TV in Houston seek a Full Time Temporary Broadcast Director to direct daily newscasts and other local programs, using production automation and manual switching.

You will collaborate with news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-paced, compelling broadcasts. The role requires strong technical knowledge, the ability to manage quality control at a high level, and familiarity with studio operations including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom 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 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 content management systems for programming, commercials, and digital content creation.

Education

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

Tools

production automation

video switchers

newsroom computer systems

video servers

graphics systems

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

Job description

TEGNA Inc. and KHOU-TV in Houston seek a Full Time Temporary Broadcast Director to direct daily newscasts and other local programs, using production automation and manual switching.

You will collaborate with news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-paced, compelling broadcasts. The role requires strong technical knowledge, the ability to manage quality control at a high level, and familiarity with studio operations including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics,