• Full Time
  • Anywhere

WUSA-TV

TEGNA, Inc.

DESCRIPTION

WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a talented leader to join our exceptional Studio Technician team.

Responsibilities: 

  • Ability to direct live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins, and commercial projects
  • Operate robotic cameras during live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins and commercial projects
  • Live shot acquisition and media ingest during live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins and commercial projects
  • Ensure effective interaction between the control room and multiple departments across the organization
  • Determining camera angles, lighting and set arrangement
  • Other duties as assigned
  • This role requires the Studio Technician/Director to be on site

Qualified candidates will have proficient skills with the following equipment and systems:

  • Control Room automation such as Sony ELC, Ross Overdrive, Grass Valley Ignite
  • Video Switcher
  • Robotic studio cameras
  • Audio mixer
  • Studio lighting
  • Teleprompter
  • Experience with Movi / Steadicam a plus
  • Knowledge of Chyron a plus
  • Non-linear editing skills a plus
  • Experience with ENPS and Bit Central server systems a plus

Requirements: 

  • Proactive self-learning
  • Effective leadership and communication during a crisis
  • Five (5) years of experience in various aspects of television production preferred
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in various aspects of television production
  • Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with Producers
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Personal integrity, accountability, problem solving, a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working on ladders and lifts
Pay Range
$70,000$80,000 USD

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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