Sports Executive Producer MMJ

Job Description

Sports Executive Producer MMJ

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WANF:
Atlanta News First has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF, WPCH (CW), and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) are owned by Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Atlanta News First (WANF) is looking for a skilled, versatile sports journalist who can shoot, edit, report, produce, and fill-in anchor in a top ten market. We go big, covering the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, and so much more. You'll be involved in extensive coverage of all major sports and be a vital aspect of a dynamic team. In addition, this sports journalist will be key in special coverage for Peachtree Sports Network- the home of the Atlanta Dream, Atlanta Gladiators, and many others.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Report, shoot, write, and edit sports stories and segments for WANF, WPCH, and PSN (Peachtree Sports Network) as well as digital and social platforms
- Produce sports segments and line produce shows for broadcast and digital platforms
- Operate the camera and LiveU for talent live shots
- Develop sources and relationships to generate story leads, exclusive content, and breaking sports news
- Assist Sports Director with scheduling, planning, travel, and assignments
- Fill in as sports anchor
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a television newsroom sports department required
- 5 years of experience as an on-air reporter or MMJ and producer preferred
- This IS NOT an entry-level position.
- A degree in journalism or a related communication field is REQUIRED
- Experience using ENPS and Edius PREFERRED
- Must be capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Must possess strong communication skills and the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently
- Must work well independently and as part of a team
- Must be coachable and open to feedback
- Experience covering (and/or playing) the following PREFERRED: college football, NFL, MLB, NBA, WNBA, golf, hockey, soccer, lacrosse, other professional/ semi-professional sports
- Scheduling flexibility is REQUIRED
- Some travel is REQUIRED
- Must provide a link to samples of recent work – videography, writing, editing, producing, on-air
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WANF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-4kk57v-216-73-216-117-42 in your application.