Sports Content Producer
Sports Content Producer
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Job Description
Nexstar Media Group is seeking a creative journalist to lead the development of innovative sports content across its local station group. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sports content at one of the largest media groups in the U.S. Youll be part of a forward-thinking corporate team creating content that reaches audiences across the group and drives engagement on all platforms. This is not a traditional sports reporting or producing role if your focus is reading highlights and covering games this position is not for you. Were looking for a self-starting content creator who can produce compelling video segments for all platforms including broadcast specials connected TV (CTV) and digital platforms with a focus on original news-generating sports content.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to major company initiatives including the Super Bowl Olympics College Football and Basketball NASCAR PGA Golf and other marquee events.
- Produce broadcast special programs on athletes teams and major events.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders within Nexstars local sports teams to scale coverage opportunities.
- Coordinate with local stations to leverage resources and talent for content creation.
- Pitch and produce sales-integrated programming to support local market revenue goals.
- Plan and execute daily live video programming including coverage of breaking sports news.
- Independently host switch edit and upload daily and special project video content using OBS.
- Set up interviews gather b-roll and visual elements and prepare rundowns or scripts as needed.
Skill/Experience Requirements:
- 57 years of experience in video production including extensive on-camera work and technical problem-solving.
- Experience using OBS or similar streaming software is a plus.
- Strong understanding of current sports newsmakers and issues.
- Solid foundation in journalism ethics including copyright and attribution.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and capture audience opportunities in sports content development (non-highlights) and streaming format.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience working cross-functionally and influencing across diverse teams and markets.
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to a Nexstar market with a local newsroom that supports all dayparts.
- Physical presence in a Nexstar facility is required to perform this role.
Employment Type
Full-Time
