Sports Executive Producer

Job Description

Are you a sports storyteller who thrives in the fast-paced world of live television and digital news? WTIC is looking for a dynamic Sports Executive Producer to redefine how local sports are covered. The days of just producing sports highlights and stats are over. We're looking for someone who can lead a team and help bring stories of athletes, fans and the community to life... focusing on the people behind the plays. Responsibilities: • Collaborate and execute long-term sports strategy leading a team of sports MSJs • Source and recruit top-notch sports journalists • Train, develop and coach the team with a focus on mentoring content creators across all platforms • Innovate with live and event-driven coverage: Produce live sports commentary shows and field coverage of marquee events that captivate our audience. • Oversee the on-air execution and provide coaching and showcasing techniques • Review, approve scripts and provide writing/copy editing to rundowns to ensure accuracy and quality • Participate in coordinating all aspects of sports coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and specials • Step up when needed: Fill in as a newscast producer/EP during major news cycles or events • Work with newsroom management to establish goals and further develop our local brand Requirements: • Understand that sports are about more than X's and O's - they're about people, passion and community • Thrive under pressure, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across various platforms • Be ready to embrace the evolving media landscape, from traditional broadcasts to cutting-edge streaming initiatives • Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field • Prior industry experience as a sports/news producer and as a newsroom leader • Track record of quality journalism, high integrity, and ethical decision-making • Passion for growing journalists and fostering a creative, positive, and collaborative newsroom • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news, and changing events • Strong organization, planning skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines • Knowledge of AP ENPS, Edius, photojournalism, video editing and content management systems Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one. Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. * Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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