Live News Director & On-Air Production Lead

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Saint Louis (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Teladoc & Spring Health

Job summary

TEGNA's KSDK-TV Saint Louis seeks a Broadcast Director to direct daily live newscasts and recorded programs, using both automated and manual switching. You will collaborate with the news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-paced, high-quality broadcasts.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in communications or TV production, 3+ years’ experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom systems, and graphics, and can adapt quickly to breaking news.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications or TV Production preferred.
3+ years with production automation, video switchers, newsroom systems, and graphics.
Strong team and cross-department communication.
Experience with ENPS, Chyron or BitCentral is a plus.

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 when required.
Use nonlinear editing and CMS for programming and content creation.
Perform other production duties as assigned.