Director

Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbard Broadcasting in Rochester, MN is seeking a Director of Live Newscasts to lead the direction of live broadcasts and prepare segments accordingly. You will work with the production team to ensure smooth execution, design on-screen graphics, and set the pace of newscasts within time constraints.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, the ability to adapt to last-minute changes, and a background in graphic design.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operations of television systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexible to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.
• Proven leadership skills; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Graphic design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for newscast
• Establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and accessibility.
• Ensure program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last minute and unexpected changes in a professional, poised manner during live broadcasts.
• Edit and encode daily episodic promotions and Network promotions.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.

Skills

Broadcasting operations

Leadership

Graphic design

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Job description

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.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.

Qualifications

• 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.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding nearly 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.

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 $18 to $19 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.