Sports Executive Producer

WPIX PIX11

New York, NY, US
Base: $140k-150k; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
7+ years sports broadcasting experience
3+ years managing live production teams
Top-25 market experience with major league teams
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 have a minimum of 7 years of experience in sports broadcasting or news production within a top-25 market.
  • The position involves developing streaming/CTV content plans and collaborating closely with News, Sales, and Digital teams.

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
  • Top-25 market experience with major league teams
  • Strategic content planning and execution
  • Cross-functional collaboration with sales and digital

Nice-to-have

  • Strong delegation and organizational skills
  • Awareness of current pop-culture trends
  • Experience mentoring producers and anchors
  • Forward-looking strategic mindset
  • Proven track record of operational excellence

Key Requirements

  • BA in Communications, Journalism, or related field
  • Minimum 7 years experience in sports broadcasting
  • Minimum 3 years managing live production teams
  • 5+ years experience in a top-25 market

Work Rights

Not specified

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