Producer/Director

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 news, production, technical, and sales teams to produce fast-paced, compelling, and comprehensive newscasts and programs.

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.
• Troubleshoot technical systems when required.
• Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming, commercial, and digital content creation.
• Perform 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.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.

Pay Range: $25-$28.85 USD