About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. 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.
Position Summary
12News (ABC & NBC) in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking a temporary Broadcast Director for a four to six month assignment. The Broadcast Director will direct live newscasts and other local programming using manual switching operations and work closely with news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast‑paced, compelling newscasts.
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: Standard indoor office setting.
- 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 to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families. Benefits include:
- Two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, plus dental and eye care coverage.
- Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) program with a 1%–80% contribution limit and up to 4% match from the company.
- Nine free virtual doctor appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; certain benefits may not apply to newsroom bargaining unit employees.
EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected characteristic. TEGNA will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities according to applicable law.
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