The Role
The Newscast Director directs live and pre-recorded newscasts, collaborates with newsroom staff, operates control room equipment, and ensures compliance with broadcasting regulations.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
- Direct live and pre-recorded newscasts using production switchers, graphics
systems, and automation tools. - Collaborate with producers, anchors, technical crew, and newsroom staff to
execute the editorial vision of each newscast. - Operate and troubleshoot control room equipment including switchers, audio
boards, graphics systems, and video servers. - Maintain the visual and technical quality of the broadcast, ensuring all elements
are timed and executed correctly. - Attend pre-show meetings and provide direction to studio and control room
staff. - Implement creative transitions, camera shots, and effects to enhance storytelling.
- Respond quickly to breaking news and last-minute changes with professionalism
and precision. - Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and station policies.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience directing newscasts in a professional broadcast environment.
- Proficiency with production automation systems (e.g., Ross OverDrive, Grass Valley Ignite, or similar).
- Strong understanding of studio and control room operations.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to work any assigned shift including days, nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours.
Top Skills
Audio Boards
Automation Tools
Graphics Systems
Production Automation Systems
Production Switchers
Video Servers
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The Company
What We Do
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. is a St. Paul, Minnesota family-owned and -operated broadcasting company with 10 television stations located in Minnesota, New York and New Mexico; 50 radio stations located in Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Arizona, Washington, Florida, and Washington DC; F & F Productions, one of the premier high-definition remote production companies in the U.S.; CONUS Archives, a video content provider; 2060 Digital, a full service digital company, and REELZ, a national cable and satellite entertainment channel.
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