Sr. Sports Producer, KTNV/KMCC
Job Description
- 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.
- 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.
- Vibrant neighborhoods and outdoor adventures.
- Red Rock Canyon for world-class hiking and rock climbing.
- Lake Mead and Mount Charleston for year-round recreation opportunities.
- Professional sports teams including the Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Raiders.
- Thriving food scene with celebrity chefs and local favorites.
- No state income tax.
- Affordable housing compared to other major metros.
- 300+ days of sunshine annually.
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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