# Broadcast Director

**Company**: TEGNA Inc.
**Location**: Buffalo, NY
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Communications
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

WGRZ-TV Buffalo, a TEGNA affiliate in Buffalo, seeks a Broadcast Director to oversee daily newscasts and local programs.

The Broadcast Director will work closely with news, production, and technical teams to produce engaging newscasts and programs.

Responsibilities:

- Direct daily live newscasts and recorded shows using automation and manual switching.

- Oversee the overall look of newscasts and on-air programming.

- Identify and correct potential problems before they air.

- Troubleshoot technical systems when required.

- Use non-linear editing and content management systems for programming and digital content creation.

- Perform other production department duties as assigned.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred.

- 3 years of experience 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 teamwork.

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

- Flexible scheduling, including weekends, early mornings, nights, or holidays.

- Physical demands include standing, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

- 401(k) program with company match.

- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

- Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.

## Skills

### Required
- production automation
- video switchers
- newsroom computer systems
- video servers
- graphics systems
- non-linear editing
- content management systems

### Nice to have
- ENPS
- Chyron
- BitCentral

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