Live News Broadcast Director – Lead Fast-Paced Newscasts

TEGNA, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Teladoc access

12 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Phoenix seeks a Broadcast Director to direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows, using both automation and manual switching, coordinating with news, production and technical teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, experience with studio operations, and the ability to manage quality control at a high level, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics, audio and editing.

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.
• Flexible scheduling: this position includes weekends, and may also cover early mornings, nights, or holidays as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on teamwork across departments.
• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral is a plus.

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

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or TV Production

Tools

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Phoenix seeks a Broadcast Director to direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows, using both automation and manual switching, coordinating with news, production and technical teams.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, experience with studio operations, and the ability to manage quality control at a high level, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics, audio and editing.