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Sports Executive Director/Producer - Rose City SportsNet

RAJ Sports · Portland, OR, USA ·

Pay:
80.000
Job type:
Full Time

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full‑power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of U.S. television households. Our portfolio includes 80 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first or second highest rated television station in average all‑day ratings across 116 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KPTV

Rooted in the Rose City, RCSN delivers premium coverage, authentic storytelling, and meaningful community connection across the world of sports – with women leading the way – creating a destination where all athletes thrive, and fans belong. It is a MyNetworkTV affiliate owned by Atlanta‑based Gray Television.

About RAJ Sports

RAJ Sports, led by Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, focuses on investment opportunities in sports and sport‑related properties, leveraging the Bhathal family’s multi‑generational experience. The firm seeks to influence social and economic change through business and philanthropic strategies in sports and real‑estate development. Its experience includes professional sports operations, large‑scale real estate developments, and ownership stakes in the Sacramento Kings, Stockton Kings, Sacramento RiverCats, Portland Thorns, and a WNBA Portland expansion team.

Job Summary

Rose City SportsNet has an immediate opening for a Sports Executive Producer/Director. The role serves as the primary production leader for RCSN and works closely 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 ideal candidate is a dynamic, collaborative leader who delivers content for broadcast, web, and future platforms.

Duties / 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
  • Write and edit scripts and communications
  • 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
  • Integrate RCSN content into FOX 12 newscasts to enhance promotion to a wider audience

Qualifications / Requirements

  • 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
  • Deep 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 Statement

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. 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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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