Sports Producer / MMJ

Job Description

Sports Producer / MMJ - WVUE

About WVUE:

WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them delivering all the news, information and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.

Job Summary/Description:

WVUE FOX 8 in New Orleans has an immediate opening for a highly creative and motivated Sports Producer/MMJ. We're looking for someone who lives and breathes local sports. The candidate must be able to work in an experienced, talented sports department and newsroom. Candidate must be an excellent writer for all multi-platform content and should be able to produce, shoot and edit exciting, comprehensive sports content for our newscasts, as well as six weekly sports shows.

Duties would include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Must be able to research, plan, produce, shoot and edit WVUE's sports segments in newscasts, as well as sports shows: FOX 8 Live Tailgate, Black & Gold Review, FOX 8 Overtime, Game Plan, FOX 8 Football Friday, Final Play
- Must aggressively manage breaking sports news and be able to make sound split-second decisions during live broadcasts
- Strong skills in shooting video, as well as editing video, sound and packages
- Must be able to post stories to the web, working with social media, and gathering of user generated content
- Ensures scripts and taped segments for sports broadcasts meet expectations
- Assist in the planning of the elements for broadcasts which includes graphics, animations, music, show opens, and the general creative look of the sports shows
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius preferred
- Assist in producing and posting FOX 8 Overtime Podcast
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience as a television producer in a top 125 market
- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
- Flexible work hours required, must be willing and able to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to: mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights, holidays, weekends and possible overtime hours.
- Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz64x1-18-216-94-152-42 in your application.