Sports Producer

Employer WGN-TV
Location Chicago, IL
Type Full time
Apply by February 3, 2025
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Posted on January 6, 2025

Description

WGN is searching for an experienced and creative Sports Producer who is familiar with the Chicago market.

Responsibilities:
• Produce sportscasts in their entirety— stacking, writing, logging and editing video, making graphics—under strict deadline pressure.
• Produce “GN Sports”, a 30-minute live broadcast that runs 7 nights a week.
• Work with reporters to enterprise and develop stories.
• Responsible for editorial decision-making while in the control room during sportscasts.
• Work with photographers to manage and produce shoots.
• Coordinate with the digital team to make sure our website and social media are properly updated.

Qualifications:
• Three to five (3-5) years of experience producing sports for television, preferably in Chicago.
• General knowledge of all Chicago sports teams.
• Strong news judgment, quick decision maker and creative thinker.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Salary Range: 65K to 75K Annualized
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

Click here to apply online.

Application Deadline – February 3, 2025.