Broadcast Director (Temporary, Part Time ) Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in Memphis

Broadcast Director (Temporary, Part Time)

WATN WLMT-TV Memphis

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WATN/WLMT MEMPHIS, the TEGNA ABC affiliate in Memphis, seeks a part-time Broadcast Director for a temporary contracted position. The primary responsibility of this position is directing daily newscasts and other local programs, utilizing manual switching operations. The Broadcast Director will work closely with our news, production, and technical teams to produce fast-paced, compelling, and comprehensive newscasts and programs.
We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage quality control at a high level. In addition, the candidate must also be familiar with all studio operations, including floor directing, camera operation, teleprompter, graphics creation, audio, lighting, non-linear editing, and content management systems.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows using both automation and manual switching.
2. Oversee the overall look of newscasts and on-air programming.
3. Identify and correct potential problems before they hit air.
4. Troubleshoot technical systems when required.
5. Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial, and digital content creation.
6. Other production department duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred or equivalent experience may be substituted.
2. Experience (3 years preferred) with video switchers, newsroom computer systems, video servers, and graphics systems. Experience with automation is a plus.
3. Ability to adapt quickly and respond effectively for breaking news and unexpected events.
4. Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with multiple departments.
5. Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral systems is a plus.
6. Flexible scheduling: this position includes early mornings, and may also cover weekends, nights, or holidays as needed.

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 askhr@tegna.com.