Live News Director: Broadcast & Graphics Lead

hubbardbroadcasting; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbard Broadcasting in Rochester, MN is seeking an experienced live news director to direct newscasts, collaborate with production crews, and ensure seamless broadcasts.

The role includes designing graphics for the newscast, establishing pace and segment sequences with producers, and handling last-minute changes calmly during live air. Prior supervisory experience and graphic design skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Direct live newscasts experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of television transmission, switching, and control systems is a plus.
• Prior supervisory experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscast and collaborate with production crew.
• Design graphics for newscast.
• Establish pace of newscasts and segment sequences with producers.
• Ensure program runs smoothly during live broadcasts.
• Handle last-minute changes calmly during live broadcasts and communicate clearly to all involved.
• Edit and encode promotions (daily episodic and Network).
• Maintain adequate studio lighting levels.
• Report to work on time and adhere to schedule.
• Evening shifts include Monday to Wednesday and weekends.

Skills

Live directing

Graphic design

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Hubbard Broadcasting in Rochester, MN is seeking an experienced live news director to direct newscasts, collaborate with production crews, and ensure seamless broadcasts.

The role includes designing graphics for the newscast, establishing pace and segment sequences with producers, and handling last-minute changes calmly during live air. Prior supervisory experience and graphic design skills are preferred.