At a glance
- Location
- WUSA-TV Washington
- Salary
- USD 38-42
About the role
- WUSA9 is looking for a dynamic Senior Sports Producer to redefine how local sports are covered in the nation's capital.
- The role involves leading the charge in crafting compelling, people-centered sports content with exclusive access to the Washington Commanders and producing dedicated shows outside of regular sports coverage.
Responsibilities
- Lead the production of dynamic, multi-platform sports content: Create engaging sports stories and segments for TV, digital, streaming, and social media.
- Leverage exclusive access to the Washington Commanders: Work directly with the team to identify stories, develop partnerships, and execute unparalleled coverage.
- Innovate with live and event-driven coverage: Produce live sports commentary shows and field coverage of marquee events that captivate our audience.
- Be a newsroom leader: Inspire a shared vision with our anchors, reporters, and producers while coordinating across teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Expand WUSA9's footprint in sports storytelling: Identify emerging sports trends, monitor social media for storylines, and find fresh ways to connect with our viewers.
- Step up when needed: Fill in as a newscast producer during major news cycles or events.
Requirements
- Be a social media pro, adept at spotting and amplifying trends, and identifying content on new platforms.
- Understand that sports are about more than X's and O's-they're about people, passion, and community.
- Thrive under pressure, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across platforms.
- Be ready to embrace the evolving media landscape, from traditional broadcasts to cutting-edge streaming and social initiatives.
Benefits
- Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay
- Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
Skills
- Social Media
