Television Program Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$55,000 - $75,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Help Shape the Future of Live Sports Coverage in Hawaii

Hawaii News Now is expanding its commitment to live sports production and storytelling, and we are seeking an experienced, highly collaborative HNN Sports Live Game Producer / Director to help lead the execution of live sports broadcasts.

This is a unique hybrid role for a skilled live television professional who can think both editorially and technically, someone equally comfortable shaping the vision of a broadcast and calling a live show in real time.

The ideal candidate is both a producer and director, capable of developing compelling live broadcasts, managing production workflows, and confidently leading technical execution in fast-paced live sports environments.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Serve as lead producer and director for HNN Sports live game broadcasts and related programming
• Produce live broadcasts editorially, including rundowns, storylines, game elements, talent coordination, timing, and overall viewer experience
• Direct live sports productions, calling camera shots, graphics, replay, transitions, and technical elements in real time
• Partner closely with commentators, talent, graphics, replay, engineering, operations, and production crews to ensure high-quality execution
• Lead pre-production planning, including production meetings, communication workflows, show preparation, and game day coordination
• Collaborate with the Sports Program Director and HNN Sports leadership to shape broadcast style, storytelling approach, and production quality
• Help develop and maintain consistent production standards and workflows across HNN Sports broadcasts
• Troubleshoot challenges calmly and decisively during live productions
• Assist in the planning and execution of ancillary sports programming and special productions as needed
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules aligned with sports programming and live events
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including contributing to broader station initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience producing and directing live television, sports broadcasts, remote productions, or similar live event programming
• Strong understanding of control room workflows, timing, technical production, and live broadcast execution
• Demonstrated ability to both produce editorially and direct technically in fast-paced environments
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage teams under deadline and live event pressure
• Experience working with live sports productions strongly preferred
• Knowledge of broadcast systems, replay, graphics integration, camera workflows, and live production communication systems preferred
• Experience with ENPS newsroom systems and Ross OverDrive automation is helpful but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and remain calm under pressure
• Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KHNL-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.