Producer/Director

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. 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.

WGRZ-TV, the TEGNA NBC station in Buffalo, NY seeks a Broadcast Director-Producer. The primary responsibility of this position is directing daily newscasts and producing other local non - -news programs, utilizing both production automation and manual switching operations. The Broadcast Director-Producer will work closely with our news, production, technical and sales teams to produce fast-paced, compelling and comprehensive newscasts and programs. We are looking for someone to bring forward-thinking production ideas, 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, field camera operation, teleprompter, graphics creation, audio, lighting, non-linear editing, content management systems and master control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Produce, write, shoot and edit local sales shows and other content.

• 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.

Requirements:

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

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.

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

• Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Buffalo, NY and must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation.

• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

• Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.

• Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

• Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment.

• Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

Pay Range $25—$28.85 USD

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 [email protected]

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