Producer/Director - Uh Athletics Student Productions - Khnl

Gray Media•Honolulu, HI

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Hawaii News Now, Gray Media's flagship station group in Hawaii, is hiring a dedicated Producer/Director to lead student-produced live streaming coverage of University of Hawaii at MÄ noa Athletics events. This is a unique, mission-driven role at the intersection of professional broadcast production and hands-on student education, helping train the next generation of Hawaii's broadcast talent while delivering quality live games for UH Athletics. This position serves as the primary production leader for approximately 30 to 50 UH-produced streaming events annually, covering non-selected games across a wide range of sports. You will work in close coordination with HNN's Sports Program Director and other key HNN Leaders, and in direct partnership with the UH Athletics Director of Digital Media, others from the UH Athletics external team, UH students, and UH academic programs.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience in live broadcast production, directing, or producing
Demonstrated experience directing multi-camera live events
Proficiency in live switching, graphics systems, and broadcast workflows
Strong understanding of streaming, encoding, and digital distribution
Ability to manage and motivate student crews and part-time personnel
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays consistent with athletic event schedules

Nice To Haves

Experience in collegiate or similar sports broadcast production
Familiarity with NCAA broadcast standards
Background in student media, academic broadcasting, or mentorship programs
Experience with broadcast graphics platforms
Connections to Hawaii's local broadcast and production community

Responsibilities

Serve as Producer/Director for all UH student-produced live streaming events
Direct multi-camera live productions from setup through final transmission
Manage game-day workflows, including switching, editing, clipping, and graphics
Ensure all productions meet Mountain West & Big West Conference technical standards and requirements
Oversee CGI, lower thirds, scorebugs, and on-screen graphics execution
Coordinate announcing, replay, and highlight clipping workflows
Develop and produce commercials and short- and long-form video assets tailored for UH Athletics streaming productions and their associated digital platforms.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Recruit, schedule, and manage game-day personnel, including casual hires, student hires, and independent contractors
Assign and supervise crew roles on event days
Serve as the primary point of contact for game-day production logistics
Coach and mentor UH students in real-world, game-day production skills, including camera operation, directing, switching, graphics, and multi-platform distribution
Guide student-led productions from pre-production planning through post-game distribution
Plug students into HNN's established mentoring frameworks and production workflows
Collaborate with UH's School of Communications and College of Social Sciences on curriculum, training programs, and educational initiatives
Support internship, job-shadowing, and hands-on learning opportunities for UH students and student-athletes
Coordinate closely with HNN's Sports Program Director on scheduling, technical standards, and production consistency
Ensure all streams meet FCC, Mountain West, Big West, and UH Athletics requirements
Maintain production logs, event reports, and workflow documentation

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer-paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO