Sports Producer

Job Description

FREELANCE SPORTS PRODUCER – KTVT

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Line produce, organize and edit sports content for linear and digital platforms.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Prepare, coordinate, and edit on-air material for daily sportscasts.
• Work under extreme deadline pressure to create compelling sportscasts, in consultation with sports anchors and news managers.
• Ability to shoot content when needed.
• Monitor and log televised sports events.
• Conceive, create, and order graphics.
• Field produce, as needed.
• Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics.
• Contribute story ideas.
• Other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Creative, organized, and results-oriented.
• Line producing skills.
• Experience with non-linear editing. Grass Valley edit system knowledge, a plus.
• Experience with non-linear shooting, a plus.
• Must have strong knowledge of DFW-area sports
• Knowledge of use of social media and ability to execute station's digital strategy.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, as needed.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Two years' experience as TV sports producer and non-linear editor, preferably in top 20 market
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or similar field
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. [[cust_payTransSTIP]] [[cust_payTransSalesInc]]

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz0032-13-58-7-53-42 in your application.