Segment Producer, Scripps Sports

Remote work environment in a Scripps Sports approved property state.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, develop, and write content related to the latest national, international, and sports news stories.
• Produce compelling segments that support daily shows and special programming.
• Deliver quick-turn, high-priority packages while maintaining exceptional production quality and editorial standards.
• Write scripts and collaborate with Senior Producers to refine segment elements and ensure they meet quality and timing requirements.
• Work closely with talent, editors, producers, and production teams to coordinate graphics, video, sound, and other production elements needed for live segments.
• Organize and oversee all creative components required to successfully execute assigned segments.
• Create banners and supporting graphic elements as needed.
• Identify and pitch engaging story ideas, guests, and interview opportunities.
• Monitor news, sports, and social media trends to identify relevant content opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcast Production, or a related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience in television news, sports programming, or live broadcast production as a Line Producer, Segment Producer, or similar role.
• Experience pitching, developing, and producing live reporter packages and guest segments.
• Proven experience writing and producing content for live television.
• Strong understanding of broadcast production workflows and newsroom operations.
• Experience working under deadline pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Regular use of computers, broadcast systems, production tools, and video conferencing technology.
• Schedule flexibility may be required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special event coverage based on production needs.

Skills

• Strong writing, storytelling, and editorial judgment skills.
• Ability to cultivate and pitch story ideas and secure compelling guests.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate all creative elements supporting live segments.
• Strong visual storytelling instincts and experience identifying impactful video and graphic elements.
• Solid social media experience and understanding of digital audience engagement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively work with diverse teams and communities.
• Proven time-management, organization, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting daily deadlines.