Newscast Director
About Us
WNYT NewsChannel 13 is the award-winning NBC affiliate for New York State's Capital Region. We're a longtime market leader and we're committed to excellence in all we do. Whether it's live coverage of breaking news, investigative stories focused on finding solutions, or -- now more than ever -- top-notch digital content, we reach our viewers and followers across all platforms with the information they need to be informed, stay safe and plan their day.
New York's Capital Region is diverse and unique, offering a range of activities and experiences within reach all year long. Enjoy craft breweries and fine dining, water sports, winter sports, the hustle and bustle of city life -- or the calm, beautiful quiet of the Catskills. Albany sits just three hours from New York City or Boston, making experiences outside of the region just a drive, bus ride or train ride away. Whether you're an avid skier, a fan of farmers markets, enjoy theater, live music, professional sports, history, nature -- or all of the above -- the Capital Region has something for you.
When you work for Hubbard Broadcasting and WNYT, you're part of a team of dedicated and passionate professionals, pushing every day to serve our community. Here, collaboration is at the forefront, good ideas can come from anywhere and our community comes first. We're committed to the health and growth of our station culture and believe in a work environment that includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We strive to tell the stories of our community through the diverse eyes of our staff and provide an unbiased platform for all viewpoints. We push to advance our station culture through training, employee engagement and our everyday investment in each other.
New York's Capital Region is diverse and unique, offering a range of activities and experiences within reach all year long. Enjoy craft breweries and fine dining, water sports, winter sports, the hustle and bustle of city life -- or the calm, beautiful quiet of the Catskills. Albany sits just three hours from New York City or Boston, making experiences outside of the region just a drive, bus ride or train ride away. Whether you're an avid skier, a fan of farmers markets, enjoy theater, live music, professional sports, history, nature -- or all of the above -- the Capital Region has something for you.
When you work for Hubbard Broadcasting and WNYT, you're part of a team of dedicated and passionate professionals, pushing every day to serve our community. Here, collaboration is at the forefront, good ideas can come from anywhere and our community comes first. We're committed to the health and growth of our station culture and believe in a work environment that includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We strive to tell the stories of our community through the diverse eyes of our staff and provide an unbiased platform for all viewpoints. We push to advance our station culture through training, employee engagement and our everyday investment in each other.
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented?Newscast Director?to join our News/Production team. The Newscast Director is responsible for the technical execution of live and recorded newscasts, ensuring a smooth, visually engaging, and error-free broadcast. This role requires a strong understanding of broadcast operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Job 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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 pay range for this position is $18-$20 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
The hourly pay range for this position is $18-$20 per hour.
For information regarding our benefits, please copy the link below and paste in your browser: https://hubbardbroadcasting.com/our-company/working-here/
Affirmative Action Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
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.
