Sports Executive Producer

WPIX PIX11

New York, NY, United States
$140k-150k
On-site
Lead editorial, operational, and creative direction
Develop and execute streaming/ctv content plan
Manage daily and long-range planning
This role will lead the editorial, operational, and creative direction of the station’s sports coverage and sports-branded programming, including our late-night sports show

Job Summary

  • This role will lead the editorial, operational, and creative direction of the station’s sports coverage and sports-branded programming, including our late-night sports show.
  • The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and strategically minded, with a proven ability to deliver forward-looking plans, clear communication, and strong team leadership.
  • This role requires exceptional collaboration across News, Digital, Sales, and Engineering/IT, decisive editorial judgment, and the ability to inspire a diverse team of producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, and writers.

Matching Summary

This role will lead the editorial, operational, and creative direction of the station’s sports coverage and sports-branded programming, including our late-night sports show.

Salary

$140k-150k

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead editorial, operational, and creative direction
  • Develop and execute streaming/CTV content plan
  • Manage daily and long-range planning
  • Inspire a diverse team of producers, anchors, reporters, photographers, and writers

Nice-to-have

  • Culturally relevant, audience-centric approach
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Proactive communication with stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in sports broadcasting, news production, or related content leadership
  • Minimum 3+ years managing teams of producers, anchors, or reporters in a live-production environment
  • 5+ years experience in a top-25 market with multiple major league teams
  • BA in Communications, Journalism, or related field

Work Rights

Not specified

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