Sports Executive Producer

LIN Television Corporation

New York, NY, US
Base: $140k-150k; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
7+ years sports broadcasting experience
3+ years managing live production teams
5+ years top-25 market experience
The role requires leading the editorial, operational, and creative direction of the station's sports coverage and signature programming

Job Summary

  • The role requires leading the editorial, operational, and creative direction of the station's sports coverage and signature programming.
  • Candidates must possess a proven track record of operational excellence including scheduling, long-term planning, and assignment management.
  • The successful applicant will drive continuous improvement by auditing shows for quality, tone, pacing, and alignment with strategy.

Matching Summary

The role requires leading the editorial, operational, and creative direction of the station's sports coverage and signature programming.

Salary

Base: $140k-150k; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years sports broadcasting experience
  • 3+ years managing live production teams
  • 5+ years top-25 market experience
  • Strategic content planning skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Forward-looking strategic mindset
  • Strong delegation and organizational skills
  • Awareness of pop-culture trends
  • Mentoring producers and anchors
  • Streaming and CTV content planning

Key Requirements

  • BA in Communications or Journalism
  • Minimum 7 years in sports broadcasting
  • Minimum 3 years team management experience
  • 5+ years in top-25 market

Work Rights

Not specified

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