Master Control HUB Supervisor

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.

TEGNA’s broadcast operations hub, the TEGNA Stream Center in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Supervisor, Broadcast Hub Operations to join our team. This position is part of a team responsible for the live operation, monitoring and support of multiple stations 24 by 7 in a single centralized environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of working independently or as part of a team. Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

•    Supervise and perform duties to ensure the on-air integrity of multiple network programming feeds and provide immediate response to emergency situations that may affect on-air programming
•    Provide technical and operational support to the Hub operations management and master control staff
•    Ensure that specified technical procedures and company policies are being followed; continuously monitor current procedures and proactively suggest improvements as needed
•    Responsible for maintenance of operations-based server functions including maintaining server space and general media management
•    Prioritize daily Media needs
•    Assist in managing the Broadcast Hub Operations staff, to include scheduling, training, and performance management
•    Assist with Operational training initiatives to ensure all staff members have an understanding of systems and hardware within the TSC.
•    Assist with creating SOP for new processes and workflows
•    Report all on-air discrepancies promptly to management
•    Able to perform Live On-Air duties in relation to event/operator coverage when necessary
•    Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

•    BA/BS in a related field or equivalent experience
•    Must have ability to deploy staff in strategic manner to support high profile and live events
•    Proficient in Excel and the entire Microsoft O365 suite of tools
•    Knowledge of and ability to use electronic equipment and computer hardware and software related to television broadcast operations, including video and audio routing equipment, file servers, remote transmitter monitoring equipment and multi-channel automation systems.
•    Ability to troubleshoot, take immediate action, and resolve broadcast issues
•    Experience in Crispin automation or other automation systems.
•    Strong customer service attributes and skills
•    Strong organization and time management skills
•    Unwavering composure in high-pressure situations
•    Must be willing to work onsite at our facility in Charlotte, North Carolina
•    Must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays in order to meet the needs of a 24x7 operation

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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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.