Sports Producer - NBC 5

Job Description

Responsibilities
WMAQ-TV, NBC Chicago has an opportunity to work in our newsroom producing engaging sports segments and stories for broadcast. Here you will:
• Work closely with the Platform Managers, Daypart Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors to produce nightly sportscasts for WMAQ-TV newscasts
• Work with the sports production team and management at NBC Sports Chicago to coordinate coverage and content
• Assist and produce weekly ''Sports Sunday'' program and other periodic sports specials
• Writing, reviewing and approving talent scripts
• Log games and edit highlights and interviews for use online and on air
• Set up, record and monitor zoom interviews and press conferences at varying times of day
• Create and approve graphics for sports segments
• Participate in editorial planning sessions and provide creative story ideas
• Add content to our digital and social platforms in conjunction with our dedicated digital content team
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements
Must have a bachelor's degree or higher
• Minimum 2 years of experience with sports writing, producing, and desktop editing across multiple platforms and social media
• Must be willing and able to regularly work weekends, longer hours and varying shifts as assigned and when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines
Additional Job Requirements:
• Have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered for this position
when you submit your resume (if applicable)
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

At NBC we love to have diversity at the workplace and encourage our employees to have a variety of skills. We would highly value if you have the following characteristics:

An individual who will bring a strong sense of story and compelling visual style
In-depth knowledge of Chicago-area sports teams
• Experience line producing within a rundown
• Ability to operate in the control room
• Non-linear desktop editing experience
• Strong writer with the ability to converse with common sports terminology
• Able to use social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) to monitor breaking sports news and implement components into daily shows
• Must have willingness to work non-traditional hours/days, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to travel as required, including field producing as needed
• Previous experience working in a local TV sports department preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwymy2-3-149-213-209-42 in your application.