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TEGNA · 12 hours ago

Extra-Board Broadcast Director

KSDK-TV Saint Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of local news and services, reaching over 100 million people across various platforms. They are seeking a Broadcast Director for KSDK-TV in Saint Louis, responsible for directing daily newscasts and overseeing production quality. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in managing production teams and systems.

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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

Qualification

Production automationVideo switchersNewsroom computer systemsNon-linear editingGraphics systemsCommunicationENPSChyronBitCentralTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively for breaking news and unexpected events

Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with multiple departments

Flexible scheduling: this position includes weekends, and may also cover early mornings, nights, or holidays as needed

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred or equivalent experience may be substituted

Experience (3 years preferred) with production automation, video switchers, newsroom computer systems, video servers, and graphics systems

Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral systems is a plus

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.