How to hire a broadcast operations director

How to hire a broadcast operations director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step broadcast operations director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a broadcast operations director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new broadcast operations director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your broadcast operations director job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a broadcast operations director for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A broadcast operations director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, broadcast operations directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of broadcast operations directors.

   Type of Broadcast Operations Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Broadcast Operations Director	Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.	$27-52
   Director Of After School Program	A director of after school programs oversees and directs childcare centers in communities. They take the lead in setting goals and guidelines, conducting research and analyses to identify the students' interests and needs, developing programs that provide recreational activities and academic support, supervising the recruitment and training of employees, and monitoring the daily operations to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently... Show more	$14-38
   Director Of Program Development	A director of program development is an executive professional who is responsible for managing an information technology (IT) department that is involved in the creation of an entire information system and all related software. This director must provide project management for clients and submit proposals regarding the structure of its units... Show more	$17-61

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Master Control
   • Video Production
   • ENPS
   • Automation Systems
   • Emmy
   • Broadcast Operations
   • Live Events
   • IP
   • Video Content
   • Network Programming
   • Technical Operations
   • Live Broadcasts
   • Press Releases
   • Promotional Videos

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   Responsibilities:

   • Finance and billing accountability across Medicaid, manage care commercial insurance, insurance verification, contract management, and benefits administration.
   • Upgrade station from analog to HD.
   • Process owner for SOX compliancy; adherence to FCC rules and regulations.
   • Develop a test plan for evaluating IP codecs for routing program backhaul.via the Internet.
   • Coordinate promotions including interviews with recording artists and various materials for on-air giveaways.
   • Evaluate technical standards and quality to ensure compliance with current digital and analog technical standards.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your broadcast operations director job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A broadcast operations director can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, broadcast operations directors' average salary in hawaii is 60% less than in georgia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level broadcast operations directors 48% less than senior-level broadcast operations directors.
   • Certifications. A broadcast operations director with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a broadcast operations director's salary.

   Average broadcast operations director salary

   $79,275yearly

   $38.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level broadcast operations director salary

   $57,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 26, 2026

4. Writing a broadcast operations director job description

   A job description for a broadcast operations director role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a broadcast operations director job description:

   Broadcast operations director job description example

   KREM TV CBS / KSKN TV CW, the TEGNA stations in Spokane Washington has an opening for a Broadcast Director. You will be responsible for directing live newscasts as well as recorded webcasts, cut-ins, local programs, remote digital productions and commercial projects. This position is a full time, individual contributor, non-union position that reports to the Broadcast Supervisor.
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Direct KREM 2 Newscasts while operating the production switcher.
   * Build production rundown for production crew.
   * Assist News Producers with production elements for KREM 2 News.
   * Operate audio board when assigned.
   * Operate handheld cameras for KREM 2 News when assigned.
   * Direct live elements for KREM 2 News on location.
   * Promotions production for KREM 2 News and some Syndicated programming.
   
   Job Requirements:
   
   Requirements:
   
   * 1 year of experience as director of live newscasts in either a professional or educational setting.
   * Working knowledge of newsroom systems such as AP ENPS news creation software, control room systems, Sony switchers, audio board, automated video playout systems, teleprompter, robotic studio cameras, and template-based graphic systems.
   * Must be capable of creating high quality production elements, both creatively and technically
   * Ability to lead a group of people to achieve successful newscasts.
   * Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
   * Ability to work under pressure and prioritize needs simultaneously.
   * Must be able to work flexible shifts, nights and weekends
   * Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
   * Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
   * Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
   
   About TEGNA
   
   TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit
   
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   TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.
   
   EEO statement:
   
   TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right broadcast operations director for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your broadcast operations director job on Zippia to find and recruit broadcast operations director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with broadcast operations director candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new broadcast operations director

   Once you've selected the best broadcast operations director candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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