• Full Time
  • Anywhere

WFAA-TV

TEGNA, Inc.

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Director of Production and Special Programs, the Broadcast Supervisor helps guide a talented team of directors and studio technicians while keeping to the style, vision, and creativity required for the newscasts and other special projects. As a working supervisor, you will lead all directors and studio techs and work closely with news leaders in planning and execution of WFAA’s news products.

Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for overseeing the development and growth of the directing team
  • Assign production tasks and handle schedules for directors and studio technicians, ensuring maximum efficiency and optimal use of resources.
  • Maintain the highest directing standards inside the control room and in the studio.
  • Manage projects to successful completion through effective guidance and leadership
  • Collaborate with directors to discuss creative and innovative options for newscasts and other programming
  • Be a key driver in developing and advancing the newscasts.
  • Collaborate with station staff members and understand the show’s creative vision and goals.
  • Work with Senior Directors on shaping the production and resource allocation.
  • Communicate clearly with all team members, set expectations, and give mindful feedback.
  • Conduct annual reviews of the production staff.
  • Direct daily newscasts and other programs both live and pre-taped as assigned
  • Serve as primary director for all special programming outside of daily newscasts and regularly scheduled programs
  • Work with Director of Production and Director of Technology to help identify advances in production technology that can help improve and streamline our production process

Requirements: 

  • College degree in television, film, or mixed media.
  • 5+ years of directing newscasts.
  • Proficient in the use of Sonly ELC Automation, Chyron graphic systems and Bitcentral video servers and ENPS newsroom system
  • Proficient in the use of and experience with the operation of Sony production switchers, robotic cameras and graphic systems
  • Proficient in non-linear editing with Adobe suite and/or Final Cut
  • Experience in leading teams, giving feedback and mentoring directors and studio personnel.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
  • Must be willing to take and follow directions.
  • Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
  • Take direction and coaching when needed and also take the initiative where applicable.
  • Trustworthy and able to maintain a high level of discretion.
  • Highly organized, resourceful and dependable with excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
  • Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Photoshop, Word, Excel and Gmail.
  • Valid Texas driver's license.

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.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit http://www.TEGNA.com.

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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