Broadcast Technician

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KPNX the TEGNA station in Phoenix AZ has an opening for a Broadcast Technician. The person filling this role preps network programming for delayed playback. The Broadcast Technician must also be an experienced newscast director and is responsible for coding and switching our locally produced content using Sony ELC automation. Effective interaction with a control room team from multiple departments and in varied locations is critical to success. Strong leadership and organizational skills are a must. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in television news production and bring innovative ideas to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base. They should understand what it means to work within a style guide while still being open to creativity. We put a premium on personal integrity teamwork accountability problem-solving a strong work ethic and winning the day in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Read format sheets and prep network programming (prime late night etc.) for delayed playback to the specifications given.
• Identify and correct potential problems before they hit air.
• Code and switch live newscasts recorded shows and other local productions using Sony ELC.
• Oversee the overall look of the assigned show(s).
• Work closely with other production and engineering staff to facilitate changes and updates to our control room and studio systems.
• Maintain studio operations and tidiness.
• Other broadcast duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3 years experience in various aspects of television production preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of master control experience.
• Minimum of 1 year directing at a local news station with a control room automation system.
• Excellent communication skills required particularly with master control hub operators and newscast producers.
• Ability to adapt and pivot quickly for breaking news.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Phoenix AZ and must be willing and available to work flexible hours including overnight shifts weekends holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation.
• Must cross-train in other positions.
• Strong working knowledge of television news production equipment including but not limited to studio lighting teleprompter robotic studio cameras Sony XVS-7000 switcher and video editing software.
• Knowledge of control room automation systems (Sony ELC preferred) and technical directing in a non-automated control room.
• Experience with ENPS Chyron Crispin and BitCentral systems is a plus.
  
  
  

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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.

EEO statement:

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