Hnn Sports Graphics Producer/Operator - Khnl

Gray Media•Honolulu, HI

About The Position

Hawaii News Now is expanding its commitment to live sports production & storytelling, & we are seeking a detail-oriented, technically strong HNN Sports Graphics Producer / Operator to help bring HNN Sports broadcasts to life. This role involves building, preparing, updating, and executing graphics for live broadcasts and ancillary programming, managing sponsored graphic elements, and collaborating with various departments and external stakeholders to ensure brand consistency and accurate visual representation.

Requirements

Experience in live television graphics, sports production, broadcast operations, design production, or related environments preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under deadline and live event pressure
Experience with live broadcast graphics systems, templates, and real-time graphic execution preferred
Familiarity with sports graphics workflows, statistics integration, sponsorship fulfillment, and game production preferred
Experience working within brand guidelines and maintaining visual consistency across platforms
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on sports schedules

Nice To Haves

Experience with Vizrt graphics systems, Ross XPression, Ross systems, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar graphics platforms is helpful
Experience with ENPS newsroom systems and Ross OverDrive automation is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Build, prepare, update, and execute graphics for HNN Sports live broadcasts and ancillary programming
Manage and fulfill sponsored graphic elements with careful attention to sponsorship commitments, accuracy, timing, and execution
Prepare and adjust graphics templates, including starting lineups, player information, statistics, lower thirds, matchup graphics, score elements, sponsored features, and other game-related content
Update in-game graphics in real time, including player statistics, scores, game notes, home and away team information, and evolving game storylines
Collaborate closely with producers, directors, commentators, replay, engineering, and production crews to support seamless live execution
Help troubleshoot graphics-related technical issues during live productions
Assist in maintaining graphics workflows, templates, systems, and organizational standards
Perform additional duties as assigned, including contributing to Hawaii News Now news coverage, special projects, and broader station initiatives as business needs evolve

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