Broadcast Director

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About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE : TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.

With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide.

TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service.

For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

WHAS11 , the TEGNA ABC Affiliate in Louisville, KY is seeking a Broadcast Director to join our team of professionals who ensure that our local productions are executed cleanly and correctly.

The ideal candidate is someone who has good news judgment and has a video production eye. They should understand what it means to work with a style guide while still being open to creativity.

Responsibilities :

• Direct daily newscasts, breaking news reports and weather coverage, and several special live events throughout the year as needed.
• Work closely with producers, studio talent, and field crews.
• Daily newscasts are produced using Sony ELC automation, but many manual switching opportunities arise throughout the year as well, on both Sony and Blackmagic production switchers.

Requirements :

• Knowledge of Sony and Blackmagic switchers is a major plus (WHAS11 also uses Sony ELC automation, BitCentral video playout, Chyron graphics, and Ross camera control).
• Bachelor's Degree in TV Production or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience building and executing effects on video switchers, especially Sony and Blackmagic.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced news-centric production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

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.

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 [email protected].

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