Sports ProducerNews MultiMedia Journalist MMJ
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Job Description
27 News (KSNT) and FOX 43 News (KTMJ) in Topeka are looking for a creative and driven Sports Producer who will also work as a News MMJ a few days a week. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to spend time between sports production and news reporting in a dynamic newsroom environment.
Position Overview:
You will lead the production of KNation our weekly KU/KState Division I sports show while contributing to daily news coverage during the week. KNation is the foundation of our sports brand and a key part of our weekend lineup. As producer youll oversee Sunday broadcasts manage the editorial calendar book guests and generate digital content. Youll also video and interviews to enhance the show.
As an MMJ youll report and produce news stories across digital and broadcast platforms providing clear engaging and meaningful journalism to our audience.
Key Responsibilities Sports Producer:
- Produce weekly longform sports show (KNation) for broadcast and digital.
- Write scripts teases preshows and cold opens.
- View edit and approve video clips for quality and accuracy.
- Create graphics to complement storytelling.
- interviews and event coverage for broadcast and web.
- Book guests and coordinate show segments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with university athletics programs.
- Manage credential requests and logistics for sports coverage.
- Work weekends regularly to produce Sunday night broadcasts.
Key Responsibilities News MMJ:
- Produce and report compelling news stories for onair and digital platforms.
- Conduct interviews and research to support storytelling.
- and edit video content for news broadcasts and digital distribution.
- Write and publish articles for and engage audiences on social media.
- Pitch story ideas collaborate with newsroom teams and cover breaking news.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field preferred.
- Proficiency in scriptwriting video editing and graphic creation.
- Strong storytelling organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Comfortable with digital editing systems newsroom technology and field equipment.
- Strong onair presence and ability to adapt to fastpaced environments.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and holidays.
Why Work With Us
- Be part of an awardwinning newsroom named the 2025 Kansas Association of Broadcasters Station of the Year.
- Grow within Nexstar Media Group the nations largest local television broadcaster.
- Work in a supportive collaborative newsroom that prioritizes mentorship and professional growth.
- Join a station with a proven track record of moving journalists forward in their careers.
At 27 News and FOX 43 News your growth is our commitment. Whether you advance locally or move up within Nexstar were here to help you succeed.
Employment Type
Full-Time
