SPORTS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR – KPTV
Job Category: News
Requisition Number: EXECU016101
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location
14975 NW Greenbrier Pkwy, Beaverton, OR 97006, USA
Job Summary
Rose City SportsNet has an immediate opening for a Sports Executive Producer/Director. This position serves as the primary production leader for RCSN. You will work in close coordination with key leaders at Gray Local Media's FOX 12 and RAJ Sports, the ownership group of the Portland Fire (WNBA) and the Portland Thorns (NWSL). The top candidate will be a dynamic, collaborative leader who delivers content for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development of multi‑platform sports content, from pre‑production planning through post‑production workflows
- Assign and direct sports production crews
- Conduct research to identify compelling topics and trends relevant to the audience
- Schedule and coordinate the smooth execution of content production
- Ensure consistency in style and sound for all content created for RCSN
- Excellent writer
- Manage deadlines and provide regular updates on production progress
- Maintain relationships with sports franchise partners of RCSN
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to maximize revenue opportunities and audience engagement
- Help integrate RCSN content into FOX 12 newscasts to enhance promotion to a wider audience
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
- Minimum of three years' experience as a Producer or Executive Producer
- Strong editorial judgment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- A passionate, comprehensive understanding of both local and national sports landscapes
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays consistent with athletic schedules
- Good driving record
- Knowledge of ENPS newsroom systems
Equal Employment Opportunity
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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