Sr. Sports Producer, KTNV/KMCC

If you're ready to shape the sports conversation in one of America's most exciting entertainment capitals, we have a great opportunity.

KTNV/KMCC, The E.W. Scripps stations in Las Vegas, Nevada, is seeking a Senior Sports Producer who will lead the sports team and organize and create content for multiple platforms utilizing strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills.

You'll play a key role at the forefront of sports storytelling that connects with our passionate Las Vegas sports community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and organize newscasts or local programs.
• Create and showcase sports content.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers, producers, and assignment editors to determine content needs and storytelling direction for multiple platforms.
• Oversee all special sports programming in addition to daily content.
• Enhance content with graphics, video, research, and station branding.
• Execute time sensitive decisions.
• Oversee live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions.
• Perform desktop editing.
• Post content to station's Web sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Ability and desire to lead a team
• Avid local news consumer: knows daily news, events, trends and happenings on a local level
• Strong vision and ability to advance stories
• Excellent interpersonal communicator
• Passionate about sports content and creative storytelling with attention to detail - including grammar, spelling
• Highly organized
• Highly adaptable in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong self-motivation
• Working knowledge of journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Able to use web analytics
• Proficient with newsroom computer systems including iNews and Final Cut Pro

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Las Vegas is far more than just the famous Strip. As a resident, you'll discover vibrant neighborhoods, outdoor adventures in the nearby desert landscape, and a growing arts and cultural scene. Red Rock Canyon offers world-class hiking and rock climbing just minutes from the city, while Lake Mead and Mount Charleston provide year-round recreation opportunities. The city boasts professional sports teams including the Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Raiders, plus a thriving food scene with celebrity chefs and local favorites. With no state income tax, affordable housing compared to other major metros, and 300+ days of sunshine annually, Las Vegas offers an exceptional quality of life beyond the neon lights that tourists see.

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