Sports Producer

Overview of the Company

Fox TV Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S., including stations in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas (DMAs) and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest (New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago).

These stations include 18 affiliates of the FOX Network. They distribute sports, entertainment, and syndicated content and produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news weekly.

The Role

• Show Production: Line-produce long-form sports programs and daily sportscasts, writing fast-paced conversational scripts and coordinating dynamic graphic elements.
• Content Gathering: Hit the field to interview athletes and coaches, shoot game highlights, and edit high-impact feature packages on tight deadlines.
• Live Streaming & Hosting: Present extended, unscripted live coverage from the field using mobile journalism gear, as well as reporting live in-studio or from major sports venues.
• Enterprise Reporting: Use local and national sports contacts to break stories, develop fresh feature angles, and contribute to daily sports department planning.
• Digital Strategy: Write compelling text copy for digital platforms and optimize sports content for the station's website and social media channels.
• Travel Operations: Travel on short-notice or overnight assignments—domestically or internationally—and utilize file-based systems to feed material back to the station.

What You Bring To The Table

• Broadcast Edge: Exceptional sports writing skills with a mastery of conversational copy, impeccable grammar, and a deep understanding of show pacing.
• Technical Versatility: Proven capability to independently shoot, edit, and transmit video from remote locations without direct supervision.
• On-Camera/Mic Delivery: Excellent communication skills and the poise required to handle unscripted live reporting and major market press conferences.
• Deadline Agility: The ability to prioritize tasks and maintain absolute accuracy under the intense time constraints of live sports television.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience producing or reporting sports for a commercial television station or regional sports network (RSN) is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with commercial drone flight operations (FAA Part 107) is a strong plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must have (or be able to quickly obtain) a valid passport for international travel.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays to align with major sporting events.

Pay

The pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location, is $34.37-37.50 per hour.