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Newscast Director

KOAT 7
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Job Description

KOAT, the Hearst Inc, affiliate in Albuquerque, NM has an opening for an experienced and dynamic Newscast Director. The Newscast Director communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production, with all technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering. You will report to the News Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Direct broadcast newscasts
  • Provide creative input and will work with the newscast producer and production crew
  • Be responsible for clean technical execution of the look of the newscast
  • Will call and punch a newscast

Requirements

  • 2 years directing and technical directing a newscast
  • Have experience with production switchers, video servers, and audio and studio equipment
  • MOS and basic computer network understanding
  • Understanding of newsroom systems ENPS and video playback systems
  • Technical know-how to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news
  • Newscast Director will also post to website
  • Can work flexible hours and shifts, including holidays and weekends
  • Related military experience will be considered
  • In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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