PRODUCER/DIRECTOR – UH ATHLETICS STUDENT PRODUCTIONS – KHNL

PRODUCER/DIRECTOR – UH ATHLETICS STUDENT PRODUCTIONS – KHNL
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 Mānoa 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.

What You’ll Do

Production Leadership

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.

Personnel and Game Day Management

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, Student Mentorship, and Education

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

Coordination and Compliance

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

What You Bring

Required

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

Preferred

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

Why This Role : This is more than a production job. You will be a foundational hire in one of Hawaii’s most significant new sports media partnerships, helping build something from the ground up. You will have the backing of Hawaii News Now’s full production infrastructure, the mentorship of experienced HNN professionals, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on UH students pursuing careers in media, broadcasting, and sports production.

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