Director

Hubbard Broadcasting; Rochester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbard Broadcasting seeks a Newscast Director for ABC6 News. This role involves directing live newscasts, collaborating with the production crew, and ensuring smooth operations during broadcasts. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, prior experience in broadcasting, and the ability to adapt to changes calmly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience directing live newscasts preferred.
• Knowledge of broadcasting and television systems required.
• Flexible and able to handle unexpected changes.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscasts and collaborate with the production crew.
• Design graphics for newscasts.
• Ensure live broadcasts run smoothly.

Skills

Leadership skills

Graphic design

Ability to handle changes calmly

Job description

About Us

As an ABC6 News (KAAL-TV) employee, you are surrounded by opportunity while experiencing a forward-thinking philosophy. You will work among passionate, engaged professionals who work together to create content on Television and Digital platforms for our audience. Whether you are searching for a career On-Air, Behind-the-Scenes, or Marketing & Promotion, there is an opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive within ABC6 News and Hubbard Broadcasting.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the direction of live newscasts and any preparation involved for the newscast.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for newscast
• Along with producer, establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.
• Ensures program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts. Be able to communicate calmly, quickly and clearly to all involved as needed.
• Edit and encode daily episodic promotions and Network promotions.
• Maintain adequate studio lighting levels.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience directing live newscasts (Preferred).
• Possess knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of television systems.
• Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.
• Proven leadership skills; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Graphic design experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations. The hourly rate of pay for this position is $17 to $20 per hourFor information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.