Broadcast DirectorProduction Assistant
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
WBIR produces nearly 10 hours of live local content each day and our Directors/Production Assistants are key to making our shows the best they can be. We are seeking an individual who can handle a fast-paced and dynamic newscast. The ideal candidate will bring new forward-thinking production ideas to the table to help us adapt to a constantly changing viewer base.
Responsibilities:
Code and punch live newscasts and recorded shows using Sony ELC automation.
Act as floor manager (cueing and directing talent) arrange/move set pieces and
props organize scripts/rundowns or other related duties as assigned by control
room personnel.
Maintain studio preparedness organization and cleanliness.
Manage the studio environment to ensure the proper functioning of studio
lighting equipment props sets cameras microphones and set functions.
Prepare topical media for air.
Identify and correct potential problems before they hit the air.
Other broadcast production duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Experience with automation systems like Sony ELC Automation ENPS Bitcentral and
Chyron graphics systems.
Ability to adapt and quickly pivot on the fly for breaking news and unexpected events.
Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on working as a team with producers
and directors.
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
weekends holidays and during times of inclement weather. (Schedule is TBD).
Excellent organizational skills.
Good hand/eye coordination
Must be able to hear/respond to verbal instructions and will use headsets to
communicate during show production.
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time walking lifting up to
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:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Food Industry
- Math
- Packaging
- Production Planning
- Administrative Experience
- Final Cut Pro
- Food Production Experience
- Video production
- Manufacturing
- Sign Manufacturing
About Company
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