Live News Director: Orchestrate Dynamic Broadcasts

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

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.