Game Producer, Scripps Sports
3 Weeks ago • 8 Years +
About the job
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Game Producer role at Scripps Sports needs 8+ years of experience in sports production with strong leadership and team management skills.
Oversee entire live production of sports events and game telecasts from concept to execution. Manage the production team, coordinating logistics and content, and ensuring a high-quality, engaging broadcast.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Develop and implement strategic content plans for sports broadcasts or programs.
- Manage a team of producers, editors, and other production staff.
- Make high-level editorial decisions and approve final content.
- Coordinate with network executives, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
- Innovate and introduce new concepts, segments, and production techniques.
- Ensure the highest quality of production standards and compliance with all regulations.
- Collaborate closely with the director, on-air talent, and other production staff to develop the programming rundown, camera shots, graphics, replays, and overall game coverage.
- Communicate effectively with the control room, engineering, and other production departments to execute a seamless, high-quality broadcast.
- Oversee a team of production staff including assistant producers, field producers, graphics operators, and more
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve any technical or production issues that arise during the live event.
- Work with production managers to coordinate logistics such as scheduling, equipment, and personnel for game productions.
- Stay informed on the latest sports news, rules, and trends to provide relevant and compelling coverage.
- Provide creative input and oversight on the look, feel, and presentation of game broadcasts.
- Ensure all productions adhere to network standards, brand guidelines, and FCC regulations.
- Serve as a production lead and mentor for junior members of the team.
- Other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 8+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to direct a production crew
- Strong news judgment, storytelling ability, and understanding of sports strategy and analytics
- Proficient knowledge of live sports production workflows, equipment, and technology
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptable, resourceful, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities
- Passion for sports and a track record of creating engaging game telecasts
- Willingness to work long, irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company
(NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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