Game Producer, Scripps Sports

Temporary Game Producer, Scripps Sports

KMCC | Las Vegas, NV

At Scripps Sports, we are redefining the way fans experience live sports. We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Temporary Game Producer to oversee the entire live production process for sports events and game telecasts. This role is responsible for leading production teams, driving editorial vision, coordinating logistics, and ensuring exceptional broadcast quality from concept through execution.

If you thrive in a fast-paced live production environment, are passionate about sports, and have a proven track record of producing engaging game broadcasts, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee the entire live production of sports events and game telecasts from concept to execution.
• Develop and implement strategic content plans for sports broadcasts and programming.
• Manage a team of producers, editors, graphics operators, field producers, and other production staff.
• Make high-level editorial decisions and approve final content.
• Coordinate with network executives, sponsors, and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with directors, on-air talent, and production teams to develop game rundowns, camera shots, graphics packages, replays, and overall coverage.
• Communicate effectively with control room personnel, engineering teams, and other operational departments to ensure seamless broadcasts.
• Innovate and introduce new concepts, segments, storytelling approaches, and production techniques.
• Oversee production quality standards and ensure compliance with company policies, network standards, brand guidelines, and FCC regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical or production issues during live broadcasts.
• Partner with production managers to coordinate scheduling, staffing, equipment, and event logistics.
• Stay informed on sports news, league rules, industry trends, and audience preferences to enhance broadcast content.
• Provide creative direction and oversight on the overall presentation and viewer experience.
• Serve as a production lead and mentor to junior team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Media Production, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in live sports production, television production, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience producing live sports broadcasts and managing production teams strongly preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to lead production crews in a live broadcast environment.
• Excellent editorial judgment, storytelling ability, and understanding of sports strategy and analytics.
• Advanced knowledge of live sports production workflows, equipment, technology, and control room operations.
• Exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective under deadline pressure and during live events.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Creative mindset with a passion for producing compelling sports content.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and improve production quality and viewer engagement.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on event schedules.
• A collaborative culture passionate about innovation and storytelling

Please note: As a temporary position, benefit eligibility may vary based on assignment duration and applicable company policies.

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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

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