Sports Executive Producer

WPIX PIX11

New York, NY, US
Base: $140k-150k; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
7+ years in sports broadcasting
3+ years managing live production teams
5+ years experience in top-25 market
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 proven track record of managing teams in a live production environment within a top-25 market.
  • 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 in sports broadcasting
  • 3+ years managing live production teams
  • 5+ years experience in top-25 market
  • Strategic content planning and execution
  • Cross-functional collaboration with sales and digital

Nice-to-have

  • Strong delegation and organizational skills
  • Awareness of current sports trends
  • Experience mentoring diverse staff
  • Forward-looking editorial judgment
  • Ability to inspire team creativity

Key Requirements

  • BA in Communications or Journalism
  • Minimum 7 years sports broadcasting experience
  • Minimum 3 years team management experience
  • Top-25 market experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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