Producer, Sports Podcasts Job at Sinclair Inc. in New York

Producer, Sports Podcasts – Sinclair Inc. We are seeking an NYC-based Producer to help develop, lead, and grow an NBA‑focused podcast. The ideal candidate will have strong content development skills, an impressive track record of running highly engaging talk shows across digital channels (podcasts, YouTube, etc.), work directly with high‑profile talent, strong editorial judgment, deep knowledge of sports and entertainment landscapes (especially basketball and related culture conversations), basic production skills, and a keen eye for creating engaging social media content. What You’ll Do Lead the day‑to‑day production, supporting all aspects of content development, editing, publishing, promotion, and monetization. Collaborate with senior leadership and talent to develop and execute long‑term creative and content strategies, ensuring each episode aligns with our North Star. Create and manage a content roadmap that aligns with overall show strategy and audience‑growth tactics. Manage all aspects of pre‑production, including show concepts, rundowns, sales deliverables, guest booking, and talent scheduling. Lead a team of show editors, associate producers, and social coordinators, fostering an efficient and collaborative environment. Manage production teams on in‑person shoots, including talent, crew, and studio management. Drive an efficient post‑production process, ensuring alignment on assets, deliverables, and timelines for all content across channels. Ensure all sponsorship requirements are completed and QC’d, including host‑read ads, sponsored segments, and video/social integrations. Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, ensuring information is delivered to the proper parties (sales, marketing, PR). Educate, provide feedback, and elevate talent and staff, coaching them on best practices to maximize skillsets. Track show analytics and audience trends, using creative judgement to shape future editorial decisions. Collaborate with internal teams to execute an effective promotional strategy across a variety of mediums. Stay current on news and trends to develop programming that resonates with audiences. Liaise with senior leadership to provide show updates, feedback, and growth plans. Conceptualize new show launches from scratch, collaborating with talent and senior leadership on content, formatting, production, and distribution strategies. Perform other duties as assigned. Who You Are 4+ years of producing compelling long‑form talk content, ideally in a digital space (podcasts, YouTube, etc.). Strong understanding of engaging content across digital channels, particularly in the sports and entertainment space. Proficient in audience‑growth strategies and best practices across YouTube, podcasts, and social media platforms. Extremely proactive, well‑organized, and able to manage projects at various stages simultaneously. Experience with creatively executing sales deliverables, including show integrations and custom branded content. Collaborative leader capable of giving and receiving direction on various projects. Creative outside‑the‑box thinker who ideates new ways to engage audiences across YouTube and social‑first platforms. Someone who wants to win and consistently pushes themselves and others to be better. Ability to work efficiently against a deadline, ensuring projects move on time without sacrificing quality. Skilled in all aspects of on‑location shoots, production workflows, and software, and asset delivery. Comfortable working directly with high‑profile talent, maintaining a professional demeanor. Flexibility to work mornings, nights, and/or weekends as projects require. Sinclair is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About Sinclair: Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates, and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and operates multicast networks Charge, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces an expanding portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. For more information, visit www.sbgi.net. Base salary compensation range: $76,000 – $95,000. Final compensation will be determined by relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full‑time positions are eligible for benefits including retirement plan participation, life and disability insurance, health, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The ideal candidate will have strong content development skills, an impressive track record of running highly engaging talk shows across digital channels ( podcasts, YouTube, etc.) Strong knowledge of sports and entertainment landscapes (especially basketball and related culture conversations), basic production skills, and a keen eye for creating engaging social media content . En Español: Producer, Sports Podcasts Sinclair Inc. Buscamos un productor con sede en Nueva York para ayudar a desarrollar, dirigir y hacer crecer un podcast centrado en la NBA. El candidato ideal tendrá fuertes habilidades de desarrollo de contenidos, un impresionante historial en la ejecución de programas de entrevistas altamente atractivos a través de canales digitales (podcasts, YouTube, etc.), trabajar directamente con talentos de alto perfil, fuerte juicio editorial, profundo conocimiento de los paisajes deportivos y del entretenimiento (especialmente el baloncesto y las conversaciones culturales relacionadas), habilidades básicas de producción y una visión clara para crear contenido atractivo en redes sociales. Lo que usted hará liderará la producción diaria, apoyando todos los aspectos del desarrollo de contenido, edición, publicación, promoción y monetización. Colaborar con liderazgo senior y talento para desarrollar e ejecutar estrategias creativas y de distribución eficaces a largo plazo, asegurándose de que cada episodio se extienda con nuestra estrella norteña. Crear y gestionar una hoja de ruta general que permita alineación eficaz con la estrategia de espectáculo y las tácticas de crecimiento de audiencia. Dirigir todos los conceptos de precepción, diseño, proceso de entrega, gestión de resultados, trabajo con equipos sénior, creación y administración de datos personales, así como mejorar sus capacidades de comunicación social. Las prácticas laborales no se verán influenciadas ni afectadas en virtud de la raza, color, religión, sexo (incluyendo embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, información genética, estatus militar o veterano o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley. Sobre Sinclair: Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) es una compañía de medios diversificada y un proveedor líder de noticias locales y deportes. La Compañía posee, opera y/o proporciona servicios a 178 estaciones de televisión en 81 mercados afiliados con todas las principales redes de radiodifusión; posee Tennis Channel, el destino premium para los entusiastas del tenis; y opera las cadenas multicast Charge, Comet, ROAR, y The Sinclair Media.