Director

Hubbard Radio, LLC.; Rochester, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbard Broadcasting seeks a live news director to oversee direction of broadcasts and preparation for the newscast. The role collaborates with the production team and ensures seamless delivery of content across television and digital platforms.

Responsibilities include directing the newscast, creating graphics, pacing segments, and handling live changes professionally, while coordinating with producers and promotions teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in live news production or broadcasting environments preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate during live broadcasts.
• Leadership experience preferred for supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for the newscast.
• With the producer, establish the pace of newscasts and segment sequencing to meet time and accessibility requirements.
• Ensure programs run smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last-minute and unexpected changes calmly and clearly to all involved as needed.
• Edit and encode daily episodic promotions and Network promotions.
• Report to work on time and adhere to the established schedule.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Leadership skills

Graphic design

Communication

Job description

Rochester (MN), Minnesota, United States

Business Unit

Employee Classification

Full Time Regular

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.
• 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.

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 hour.

For 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, public assistance status or any other characteristic or trait that has protection under the law.