• Staff Director

    Hubbard Broadcasting (Rochester, NY)


    #26-1003

     

    Business Unit

    WHEC-TV

    Employee Classification

     

    Full Time Regular

    About Us

    WHEC-TV, News10NBC, strives to create a community of acceptance and inclusion, built on a strong foundation of transparency, integrity and creativity. We are committed to delivering important Enterprise stories in addition to In-Depth and Investigative reporting every day. We consistently challenge ourselves to improve user experiences in our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. As a Hubbard Rochester, NY employee, you are surrounded by opportunities for growth while working with some of the very best talent in the industry. Our mission is to inform, educate and entertain as we engage and strengthen our community and create value for all stakeholders. At News10NBC, we value you and everything that makes you uniquely you.

     

    Job Overview

     

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

    Job Responsibilities

    + Direct newscast and collaborate successfully with the Technical crew.

    + Operate news automation equipment while directing newscasts.

    + Collaborate with News Producers to establish pace of newscasts and sequences of segments according to time requirements and news rundowns.

    + Design graphics for newscast.

    + 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.

    + Maintain proper lighting levels on studio cameras during live newscasts and recordings.

    + Be able to perform Operational duties as needed.

    + Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Hours may include portions of afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.

    + Act in a professional, courteous manner when representing the station and the News and Engineering Departments.

    Qualifications

    + Previous experience with news automation preferred.

    + Previous experience directing live newscasts is preferred.

    + Possess knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operations of television systems.

    + Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected show changes calmly.

    + Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

    + Proven Leadership skills.

    + Graphic design experience preferred.

    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 range for this position is $23.83 to $26.00 per hour. For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/

     

    Req Affirmative Action Statement

     

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

    Req 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.