Broadcast Director

A bachelor’s degree in communications, Broadcast Production, or a related field preferred — equivalent experience considered.

•    3+ years of experience directing live newscasts or equivalent television production.

•    Proven experience with production automation systems (e.g., Sony ELC, Ross OverDrive, or equivalent), video switchers, newsroom computer systems (ENPS), graphics platforms (Chyron or Ross XPression), and playout servers (BitCentral, etc.).

•    Strong understanding of non-linear editing, content management systems, and studio production workflow.

•    Ability to thrive under pressure, respond decisively to breaking news, and maintain composure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

•    Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

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$30.77 USD

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.

•    Direct live and recorded newscasts and special programming using both automated and manual production systems.

•    Collaborate closely with news, production, and technical teams to deliver dynamic, accurate, and engaging broadcasts.

•    Ensure the highest level of quality control across all live and pre-produced content, maintaining KARE11’s standard of visual excellence.

•    Oversee and troubleshoot studio and control-room operations, including switchers, automation, graphics, audio, lighting, and playback systems.

•    Operate and manage live streaming broadcasts using systems such as vMix to extend KARE11 content across digital platforms.

•    Contribute to creative production elements, including camera blocking, lighting design, and show formatting, to elevate the viewer experience.

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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KARE 11 Minneapolis–St. Paul, the TEGNA NBC affiliate serving Minnesota’s

largest television market, seeks a

Broadcast Director

. The primary responsibility of this position is directing daily newscasts, local programs, and live content across our over-the-air, digital, and streaming platforms using both production automation and manual switching. The Broadcast Director works closely with our news, production, and engineering teams to deliver fast-paced, visually compelling, and technically flawless newscasts and live events on all platforms.

We’re looking for a creative, detail-driven professional who brings forward-thinking production ideas, strong technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining exceptional quality control in a live broadcast environment. The ideal candidate is fluent in all aspects of studio operations—including floor direction, camera and teleprompter operation, audio mixing, lighting, graphics, non-linear editing, and content management systems—and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven newsroom.