Sports Producer

Job Description

WGN-TV is currently seeking a producer of sports content within newscasts, GN Sports and special programming.

Responsibilities
• Produce sportscasts in their entirety- stacking, writing, logging and editing video, making graphics-under strict deadline pressure.
• Involvement in producing GN Sports show.
• 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.

Requirements/Skills
• Three to five (3-5) years 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gkbv50-3-15-190-144-42 in your application.