Sports Executive Producer

• POSITION SUMMARY:

  WPIX PIX11 has long been regarded as a groundbreaking station in New York. PIX11 has been known for its successful primetime programming award-winning news extensive library of hit movies first-run programs off-network sitcom favorites quality childrens programming and public affairs shows as well as outstanding event coverage have contributed to the stations success.

  PIX11 has earned over 265 Emmy Awards including multiple awards for Outstanding Morning News Program Outstanding Newscast and Interactivity. The station has been honored with numerous other prestigious awards for excellence in reporting news coverage public affairs specials and features.

  WPIX is looking for a Sports Executive Producer who will lead the editorial operational and creative direction of the stations sports coverage and sportsbranded programming including our latenight sports show. This leader will set and communicate a clear content strategy manage daily and longrange planning and ensure the team executes with consistency creativity and editorial excellence.

  The ideal candidate is highly organized proactive and strategically minded with a proven ability to deliver forwardlooking plans clear communication and strong team leadership. This role requires exceptional collaboration across News Digital Sales and Engineering/IT decisive editorial judgment and the ability to inspire a diverse team of producers anchors reporters photographers and writers.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Content Direction

• Define and articulate a clear content strategy for sports coverage and signature programming ensuring alignment with newsroom and station priorities.
• Lead the creative direction of the latenight sports show New York Nightcap ensuring the format reflects a modern culturally relevant audiencecentric approach.
• Provide consistent editorial direction and coach the team on executing the shows mission across platforms.
• Develop and execute a streaming/CTV content plan.
• Develop and maintain forwardlooking editorial calendars major event plans and sponsorshipready segments.
• Provide strong steady leadership that sets expectations establishes accountability and empowers staff.
• Develop and mentor producers anchors and reporters fostering growth creativity and editorial excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement regularly auditing shows for quality tone pacing creativity and alignment with strategy.

Operational Planning & Workflow Management

• Own and deliver all scheduling staffing and resource planning for the sports department.
• Ensure all content plans sponsorship materials and crossdepartment deliverables are completed accurately and on deadline.
• Drive operational discipline anticipating staffing or workflow gaps well ahead of time.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner closely with News Sales Creative/Marketing and Digital/CTV teams on sponsorships branded segments repurposed content and special programming.
• Work with other Nexstar stations across New York for programming produced by PIX11 and distributed across the group.
• Proactively communicate plans changes and needs to stakeholders with clarity and professionalism.
• Ensure smooth handoff of deliverables transparent deadlines and strong crossteam alignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 years of experience in sports broadcasting news production or related content leadership.
• Minimum 3 years managing teams of producers anchors or reporters in a liveproduction environment.
• 5 years experience in a top-25 market with multiple major league teams.
• BA in Communications Journalism or related field from an accredited college or university.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Proven track record of operational excellence including scheduling longterm planning and assignment management.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate and execute a show mission or brand vision.
• Strong delegation and organizational skills; ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadlinedriven newsroom.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to lead with professionalism clarity and composure.
• Experience collaborating with Sales Creative and Digital teams on integrated content and sponsorship deliverables.
• Strong editorial judgment news sense and awareness of current sports and popculture trends.

SALARY:

$140k-150k