Broadcast Director

KPNX-TV, the TEGNA NBC affiliate in Phoenix, seeks a Broadcast Director to support new newscasts and direct daily newscasts and other local programs.

The Broadcast Director will work closely with news, production, and technical teams to produce fast-paced, compelling, and comprehensive 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 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 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 working as a team with multiple departments.
• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and BitCentral systems is a plus.
• Flexible scheduling: this position includes weekends and may cover early mornings, nights, or holidays as needed.

Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits, including two medical plan options, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) program with a company match, virtual doctor’s appointments, and paid therapy sessions. Employees also receive a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.