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Louisiana, United States (On-site)

Sports Producer

4 Months ago • All levels

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Job Description

Sports Producer needed for WGNO Sports! Must have passion for sports, strong communication, organization & collaboration skills. Lead production of engaging content for various sports shows & daily sportscasts.

Must have:

Sports Passion
Communication Skills
Organization Skills
Team Collaboration

Good to have:

Content Creation
Breaking News
Social Media
Digital Platforms

Perks:

Friday Night Football
Sports Coverage

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for sports and a knack for creativity? WGNO Sports is looking for a Sports Producer to become a key player in our dedicated team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a journalist eager to make strides in the sports broadcast industry.

Important Note: This is not an on-air position!

Key Qualities:

Leadership: We need someone who can lead by example, fostering a collaborative, and innovative environment.

Communication: An excellent communicator who can convey excitement and drama of sports stories effectively.

Organization: Stay ahead of the game by keeping our sports coverage well-organized and seamlessly executed.

Passion: If you live and breathe sports, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities:

Team Collaboration: Work with a talented team to produce engaging content for our one-hour Friday Night Football franchise, Friday Night Sports show, weekly Sportszone show, and daily sportscasts.

Coverage: Dive into the world of Saints, Pelicans, Zurich Classic, Tulane Green Wave, LSU Tigers, and the SEC!

Content Creation: Research, write, shoot, and edit stories for multiple platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner for sports enthusiasts.

Additional Responsibilities:

Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Works closely with the sports team to develop and produce comprehensive sports coverage and special sports programming.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms.
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift.

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About The Company

Nexstar Broadcasting

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.

Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.

Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.

The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.

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