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Technician / Director
JOB DESCRIPTION
WUSA9, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Washington, DC, is currently seeking a talented leader to join
our exceptional directing team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Direct live newscasts, recorded productions, live streams, cut-ins, and commercial projects
• Determining camera angles, lighting and set arrangement
• Ensure effective interaction between the control room and multiple departments across the
organization
• Other assigned duties to include: Camera Robotics, Audio, Live shot acquisition, and Media
Ingest
REQUIREMENTS
• Proactive self-learning
• Effective leadership and communication during a crisis
• Five (5) years’ experience in various aspects of television production preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience directing
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on working as a team with producers
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Personal integrity, accountability, problem solving, a strong work ethic
• Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working on ladders and lifts
To be considered a candidate for an opening at WUSA*9 – you must complete the online application for
this position. Paper resumes or any electronic information received that does not come through the
online application process will not be considered part of the applicant pool. No phone calls please.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit URL blocked - click to apply.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.