Live News Broadcast Director & Production Lead

TEGNA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision care

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA’s KPNX-TV in Phoenix seeks a Broadcast Director to direct daily live and recorded newscasts, ensuring high-quality on-air presentation. You will work with production automation, video switchers, and newsroom systems to deliver fast-paced, compelling programming.

The role requires a degree in communications or TV production, with 3 years’ relevant experience and strong teamwork skills. Weekend and early shift coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3 years’ experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom computer systems, video servers and graphics systems preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly for breaking news and unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills and team collaboration across departments.
• Experience with ENPS, Chyron and BitCentral is a plus.
• Flexibility to work 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.
• Other production department duties as assigned.

Skills

Production automation

Video switchers

Newsroom computer systems

Video servers

Graphics systems

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

Education

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

Tools

ENPS

Chyron

BitCentral

Job description

TEGNA’s KPNX-TV in Phoenix seeks a Broadcast Director to direct daily live and recorded newscasts, ensuring high-quality on-air presentation. You will work with production automation, video switchers, and newsroom systems to deliver fast-paced, compelling programming.

The role requires a degree in communications or TV production, with 3 years’ relevant experience and strong teamwork skills. Weekend and early shift coverage is expected.