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About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

12News (ABC & NBC) in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a temporary Broadcast Director for an expected duration of four to six months. This position is responsible for directing newscasts and other local programming using manual switching operations.
The Broadcast Director will work closely with our news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-paced, compelling, and comprehensive newscasts and local programming.

We are seeking a candidate who brings forward-thinking production ideas, strong technical expertise, and the ability to maintain a high standard of on-air quality control. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with all studio operations, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompting, graphics creation, audio, lighting, non-linear editing, content management systems, and master control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Direct live newscasts using a Sony manual switcher.
• Oversee the overall look and execution of newscasts and on-air programming, identifying and resolving potential issues before they reach air.
• Maintain studio readiness and organization, including lights, sets, and related production areas.
• Create graphics for newscast and program elements.
• Troubleshoot technical systems as needed.
• Perform other broadcast production duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience with manual production switchers, ENPS, BitCentral, and Chyron graphics systems is preferred.
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively to breaking news, severe weather, and other unexpected events.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments.
• Three or more years of directing experience in a medium or major market is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, television production, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel: Rarely, less than 10%.
• Work Environment: This position is typically performed in a standard indoor office environment.
• Physical Demands: Medium work, including prolonged sitting and standing, stooping, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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