Sports Producer
Core
Lead the production of sports content across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms for WGN-TV Chicago.
Role type
Senior Sports Producer (Broadcast & Digital)
Builds
Daily sportscasts, special coverage, streaming content, and digital storytelling for WGN Sports.
Domain
Sports Media / Broadcast Television
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production features (broadcast & digital content)
Required skills
Television producing, sports journalism, content writing/editing, deadline management, multiplatform content creation, livestream production support, event coverage coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Chicago sports teams, newsroom systems (ENPS, BitCentral), Adobe Premiere, OBS/vMix
Technologies
OBS, vMix, ENPS, BitCentral, Adobe Premiere
Responsibilities
Produce daily sports segments and sportscasts for broadcast and streaming; Write and edit engaging sports content under deadline; Coordinate coverage of major sporting events; Collaborate with digital and social teams to maximize audience engagement; Support livestream productions; Assist with planning and execution of special projects and live event coverage.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience preferred)
