EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF LIFESTYLE, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS & SPECIALS - KVVU

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The company serves 117 full-power television markets, reaching approximately 37% of US television households. Its portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated station in average all-day ratings. Gray Media also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KVVU (FOX5) is the #1 station in Las Vegas and the local leader in news coverage on air and online, known for its "Local. Las Vegas." brand.

About the Role

FOX5 is seeking a highly creative, organized, and driven Executive Producer of Lifestyle, Entertainment, Sports, and Specials to lead the station's flagship daily entertainment programs, sports coverage, and high-impact special broadcasts. The ideal candidate is a seasoned broadcast professional with a proven track record of managing diverse production teams, collaborating with sales departments to execute sponsored integrations, and delivering seamless live coverage of both planned specials and breaking news events. A strong sports production background is essential, as this role carries significant responsibility for SSSEN sports network programming.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the daily production, pacing, and creative direction of the station's marquee lifestyle and entertainment programs, including MORE Las Vegas and Studio 5 Live.
• Oversee and coordinate coverage across the 7 shows on the SSSEN (Silver State Sports Entertainment Network) sports network, ensuring consistent quality, pacing, and editorial standards.
• Coordinate scheduling and production logistics for Silver State Live, including remote broadcasts, crew assignments, and rundown planning.
• Plan and help execute 5Drive shoots and shows, coordinating crews, locations, and production schedules.
• Executive produce specials and live remote sports coverage (e.g., championship events, season openers, playoff runs), coordinating closely with talent, photographers, and technical staff.
• Partner directly with the station's sales and marketing teams to conceptualize, produce, and execute high-quality sponsored content and sales-driven integrations that feel seamless and engaging to the viewer.
• Oversee the digital product strategy for each show and special—including MORE Las Vegas, Studio 5 Live, all SSSEN programs, Silver State Live, and 5Drive—ensuring content is properly adapted and distributed across web, app, and social platforms.
• Ensure editorial and brand standards are maintained as content moves from broadcast to digital, and work with the digital team to maximize audience engagement across all platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Line Producer, Executive Producer, or senior newsroom leader in a medium-to-large television market.
• Demonstrated experience producing sports content, sports specials, or sports network programming is required.
• Proficiency with industry-standard newsroom production systems (e.g., ENPS, iNEWS) and basic editing systems (e.g., Edius) is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and train creative staff in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong composure and quick decision-making skills during live control room execution, especially during breaking news, sports, or live remote broadcasts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of bridging the gap between editorial/production and sales/creative services departments.

Gray Media is a drug-free company.