Director, Broadcasting, Creative Arts​/Media

Rochester (MN), Minnesota, United States

Full Time Regular

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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

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.