13News Now
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- WVEC-TV Norfolk
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- Technology & Engineering
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
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Temporary Broadcast Director
at 13News Now
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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WVEC-TV the TEGNA-owned affiliate in
Norfolk, VA seeks a Temporary Broadcast
Director. This role will support our production team on a short-term
basis, directing daily newscasts and other local programming using both
production automation and manual switching.
The Broadcast Director will
partner closely with news, production, and technical teams to deliver fast-
paced, compelling, and high-quality newscasts. We’re looking for someone who
brings strong technical expertise, sharp attention to detail, and the ability
to think ahead and problem-solve in real time.
This is a temporary
part-time position, with the potential to support coverage needs across
various shifts, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and
holidays.
Responsibilities:
• Direct
daily live newscasts and recorded shows using both automation and manual
switching.
• Oversee the overall look of newscasts
and on-air programming.
• Identify and correct
potential problems before they hit
air.
• Troubleshooting technical systems when
required.
• Use non-linear editing and content
management systems for programming, commercial and digital content
creation.
• Other production department duties as
assigned.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s
Degree in Communications or TV Production or related degree preferred; or
equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 3+
years’ experience with production automation, video switchers, newsroom
computer systems, video servers, and graphics
systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly and respond
effectively for breaking news and unexpected
events.
• Excellent communication skills, with an
emphasis on working as a team with multiple
departments.
• Experience with ENPS, Chyron, and
BitCentral systems is a plus
• Flexible scheduling:
this position includes weekends, and may also cover early mornings, nights, or
holidays as needed.
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.
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 askhr@tegna.com
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personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of
your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will
either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of
our affiliate station domains.
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