Broadcast Director/Production Assistant

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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.

WBIR-TV, the TEGNA NBC affiliate in Knoxville, TN is looking for a temporary part-time Broadcast Director/Production Assistant. The PT Director/Production Assistant work closely with the production and news departments to produce fast-paced, graphic & video-driven, compelling, and clean newscasts. This position requires a strong ability to multi-task, excellent communications skills, an ability to quickly adapt to the production requirements for each newscast or live/recorded program and manages studio preparedness.
WBIR produces nearly 10 hours of live local content each day, and our Directors/Production Assistants are key to making our shows the best they can be. We are seeking an individual who can handle a fast-paced and dynamic newscast. The ideal candidate will bring new, forward-thinking production ideas to the table to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base.

Responsibilities:
• Code and punch live newscasts and recorded shows using Sony ELC automation.
• Act as floor manager (cueing and directing talent), arrange/move set pieces and
props, organize scripts/rundowns, or other related duties as assigned by control
room personnel.
• Maintain studio preparedness, organization, and cleanliness.
• Manage the studio environment to ensure the proper functioning of studio
lighting equipment, props, sets, cameras, microphones, and set functions.
• Prepare topical media for air.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they hit the air.
• Other broadcast production duties as assigned.

Requirements:
• Experience with automation systems like Sony ELC Automation, ENPS, Bitcentral, and
Chyron graphics systems.
• Ability to adapt and quickly pivot on the fly for breaking news and unexpected events.
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers
and directors.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.

• Ability to work with a flexible schedule is a must. May require mornings, nights,
weekends, holidays, and during times of inclement weather. (Schedule is TBD).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to hear/respond to verbal instructions and will use headsets to
communicate during show production.
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting up to
50lbs, bending, standing climbing ladders, etc.

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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