Live News Broadcast Director

TEGNA, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Director for KSDK-TV Saint Louis, the NBC affiliate in Saint Louis.

You will direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows, using automation and manual switching, and help shape the on-air look of our newscasts. Ideal candidates have a degree in communications or TV production (or equivalent experience), 3 years in production automation and newsroom systems, and the ability to stay calm during breaking news.

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: weekends and may cover early mornings, nights, or holidays.

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

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or TV Production

Tools

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a Broadcast Director for KSDK-TV Saint Louis, the NBC affiliate in Saint Louis.

You will direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows, using automation and manual switching, and help shape the on-air look of our newscasts. Ideal candidates have a degree in communications or TV production (or equivalent experience), 3 years in production automation and newsroom systems, and the ability to stay calm during breaking news.