TEGNA - Des Moines, IA
posted 3 months ago
Part-time - Mid Level
Des Moines, IA
51-100 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Broadcast Director at TEGNA Inc. is responsible for directing daily newscasts and local programs, utilizing both production automation and manual switching operations. This role requires collaboration with news, production, and technical teams to create engaging and high-quality broadcasts. The ideal candidate will bring innovative production ideas and possess strong technical knowledge to ensure quality control in all aspects of production.
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.
- Troubleshoot technical systems when required.
- Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial, and digital content creation.
- Perform other production department duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred; or equivalent experience may be substituted.
- 1-3 years' experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom computer systems, video servers, and graphics systems.
- Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively to 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with all studio operations, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics creation, audio, lighting, non-linear editing, content management systems, and master control systems.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Adoption assistance
- Life insurance
