{"id":4730,"date":"2026-07-09T22:24:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hawaiibroadcasters.org\/files\/?post_type=job&#038;p=4730"},"modified":"2026-07-09T22:24:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T22:24:45","slug":"hnn-sports-live-game-producer-director-khnl","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"http:\/\/www.hawaiibroadcasters.org\/files\/job\/hnn-sports-live-game-producer-director-khnl\/","title":{"rendered":"HNN SPORTS LIVE GAME PRODUCER\/DIRECTOR &#8211; KHNL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Help Shape the Future of Live Sports Coverage in Hawaii?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties\/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve as lead producer and director for HNN Sports live game broadcasts and related programming<\/li>\n<li>Produce live broadcasts editorially, including rundowns, storylines, game elements, talent coordination, timing, and overall viewer experience<\/li>\n<li>Direct live sports productions, calling camera shots, graphics, replay, transitions, and technical elements in real time<\/li>\n<li>Partner closely with commentators, talent, graphics, replay, engineering, operations, and production crews to ensure high-quality execution<\/li>\n<li>Lead pre-production planning, including production meetings, communication workflows, show preparation, and game day coordination<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with the Sports Program Director and HNN Sports leadership to shape broadcast style, storytelling approach, and production quality<\/li>\n<li>Help develop and maintain consistent production standards and workflows across HNN Sports broadcasts<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshoot challenges calmly and decisively during live productions<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the planning and execution of ancillary sports programming and special productions as needed<\/li>\n<li>Work nights, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional schedules aligned with sports programming and live events<\/li>\n<li>Perform additional duties as assigned, including contributing to broader station initiatives and special projects as business needs evolve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications\/Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience producing and directing live television, sports broadcasts, remote productions, or similar live event programming<\/li>\n<li>Strong understanding of control room workflows, timing, technical production, and live broadcast execution<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to both produce editorially and direct technically in fast-paced environments<\/li>\n<li>Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage teams under deadline and live event pressure<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with live sports productions strongly preferred<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of broadcast systems, replay, graphics integration, camera workflows, and live production communication systems preferred<\/li>\n<li>Experience with ENPS newsroom systems and Ross OverDrive automation is helpful but not required<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail<\/li>\n<li>Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and remain calm under pressure<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>If you feel you\u2019re 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