12 News
12 News is a media company that broadcasts local, national, international, political and sports news, and weather reports.
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- Location
- KARE-TV Minneapolis
- Department
- Technology & Engineering
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
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Broadcast Director
at 12 News
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.
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.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Identify and
resolve potential on-air issues quickly and effectively, especially during
breaking news and live events.
• Assist in training
and mentoring studio and control room staff to build operational excellence
across shifts.
• Perform other duties within the
production department as assigned.
Requirements:
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.
• Flexible scheduling —
must be available for weekends, early mornings, evenings, holidays, and
breaking news coverage as needed.
• Ability to stand
for extended periods and occasionally lift/push up to 25 lbs.
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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